The following two internship positions are being annnounced on a number
of lists.  Please forgive any duplications.

The Indiana Historical Society, a statewide private, nonprofit membership
organization with headquarters in Indianapolis, has two internship
opportunities available.

The IHS's Local History Services department serves the needs of a wide
variety of local historical organizations throughout the state by providing
consultations, training opportunities, loaned resources (mostly
publications), etc. The Local History Services Summer Assistant will be
primarily engaged in assisting with the creation and maintenance of several
computer databases vital to the work of the department.

This is essentially a position requiring excellent clerical skills. Duties
may include, but are not limited to: computer database entry tasks, small
research and writing assignments, and assisting with workshop arrangements.
Overnight travel may be required on rare occasions.

Skills needed for this internship include familiarity with IBM or
compatible computers and experience with the Microsoft software programs
Word for Windows and Access. Ability to type accurately at a minimum of 35
words per minute from printed copy. Flexibility, honesty, reliability,
ability to work alone for extended periods, and ability to write and
communicate in a clear and concise manner. A valid driver's license and
access to reliable vehicle is preferred.

The Exhibitions Summer Assistant offers college and university students an
opportunity to develop exhibit planning, conceptualization, design,
evaluation, research, and installation skills while working at the IHS for
its Exhibitions Department. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
research, computer-aided design, installation, maintenance, repair, and
preparation. Some packing, lifting, and moving of materials will be involved.

Those applying for the internship should have completed course work or
experience in any of the following: fine arts, graphic design, museum
studies, history, education, computer technology (Macintosh), and writing.
Ability to carry out routine and detailed work in a timely and accurate
manner. Primarily, students need to be flexible, reliable, interested, and
willing to learn. They will be called upon to work both with supervision and
independently, to problem solve, and to think creatively. Preferably,
candidates will have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

To apply for either internships, send a resume; names, current addresses
and telephone numbers of two references; and a letter explaining interest in
and qualifications for the position to: Susan P. Brown, Human Resources
Director, Indiana Historical Society, 315 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN
46202-3299. Applications must be postmarked by 10 April 1996.

More information on the IHS and these internships may be found on the
Society's Web Site at http://www.ihs1830.org/.

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John M. Harris, Director            [log in to unmask]
Local History Services Dept.        Phone: (317) 232-4591
Indiana Historical Society          Fax:   (317) 233-3109
  Visit the IHS home page:          http://www.ihs1830.org/ihs.html
  Local History Services's page:    http://www.ihs1830.org/lhs.htm
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