The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is seeking applicants for a part-time, paid summer internship. The intern will work with museum educators on summer programs, daily public programs and museum interpretation, educational tours, special events, research, and writing. Internship applicants should demonstrate an ability to present to visitors individually and as a group. Organizational skills are important. Knowledge of American and Military history preferred.
This intern will support existing programs in the museum and will refine and complete school programs under development, taking them from the conceptual stage to a final product that fits with Virginia’s Standards of Learning. School credit is available. Please contact your university for requirements and proper forms.
Length: approximately 12 weeks (depending on intern’s schedule)
Starting date of internship: Tuesday, May 28, 2012
Required commitment: 32 hours per week
Experience: History or Museum Studies undergraduates with at least incoming sophomore standing (or have recently graduated), or currently registered as graduate students (or have recently completed coursework). A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. There will be no housing provided; intern is responsible for obtaining lodging and board.
2013 Deadline: Applications must be postmarked or emailed by 5pm on Friday, March 29, 2013.
To Apply for the Internship Program:
Submit résumé or curriculum vitae and contact information for two professional references. Also include a brief essay of 500 words or less answering: Why do you want this internship? All requested materials must be collected in a single envelope and mailed to the internship coordinator at the following address:
Matthew Eng
Hampton Roads Naval Museum
One Waterside Drive, Suite 248
Norfolk, VA 23510-1607
You can also email your internship application materials to matthew.t.eng@navy.mil. Contact Matt with any questions or inquiries at the above email address or 757-322-3168.
