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Summer Series: Internships

May 16, 2013 By

Many History and American Studies majors apply for and win internships for the summer. It’s a great way to build upon the training one gains in the classroom while adding new skills to one’s repertoire and also to gain practical experience for use in diverse fields after graduation. This summer, we’ll be featuring introductions to current Mary Washington students and the internships they’ve undertaken. Stay tuned!

For more information on past internships available to UMW students see our Internships files. Reviewing past internship announcements and application procedures is good prep for the fall semester, when many new opportunities are announced.

Image: The Smithsonian Castle, Flickr cc licensed photo by Randy Pertiet

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Summer Internship

January 31, 2013 By

The Stafford County Democratic Committee is seeking a student/intern at UMW who is interested in documenting the history of the Democratic Party in Stafford County.  Once an individual is identified a scope of the work will be provided. A stipend, depending on the scope of work, will be given. Resources in terms of individuals and documents will be made available for this project.

The internship is for Summer 2013. Interested students should contact Dr. Jeffrey McClurken (jmcclurk [at] umw.edu) for more information.

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Peter Krueger Summer Internships

January 31, 2013 By

Peter Krueger Internship Program, Summer 2013 (Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum)

- 10-week program beginning June 17, 2013. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

- These internships provide a stipend of $2,500 for the 10-week period.

- Approximately 8 Krueger Internships are available this summer

- Summer Internship Applications Deadline: Postmark March 1

Subject to availability, interns may be placed in the following departments:

Communications/Marketing; Cross-Platform Publishing; Curatorial (which includes: Drawings Prints and Graphic Design; Product Design and Decorative Arts; Textiles; Wall Coverings); Development; Digital + Emerging Media; Education; Library; Publications; Retail; Registrar

Eligibility: Internships are open to undergraduate students and graduate students who:
• Are currently enrolled in a degree-granting institution
• Have graduated from a degree-granting institution in the last 6 months
• Have evidence that they have been accepted into a degree-granting graduate program within 6 months.

For more information see this link.

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Paid Summer Internship: Hampton Roads Naval Museum

January 27, 2013 By

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.

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Mellon Foundation Grants for Colonial Williamsburg Curatorial Internships

January 19, 2013 By

Interested in the field of material culture? The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is offering several curatorial internships in 2013. Thanks to a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, three 3-month and one  12-month internship will be available.

Selected interns will work directly with a Colonial Williamsburg curator and focus on a specific aspect of study in the fields of fine art, decorative art, folk art, architectural collections or archaeological collections. This year, we are accepting applications for 3-month positions in ceramics and glass, furniture, and 19th century toys; and a joint 12-month position in prints and maps/paintings and drawings.

Applicants should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field and have completed at least two years of academic credit.

For more information on how to apply for a Mellon internship and for details surrounding the internship program, please visit Colonial Williamsburg’s website, www.history.org/foundation/careers or http://www.history.org/history/museums/museum_internships.cfm. Job postings will be listed under “current opportunities” as Intern A-Curatorial and/or Intern A-Curatorial (3 month position).

Applications will be accepted until 5pm, Friday, February 8, 2013. Candidates will be notified in early April.

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George Washington: Entrepreneur — Summer Internship Program (deadline 2/22)

December 21, 2012 By

The Department of Historic Trades at George Washington’s Mount Vernon is currently accepting applications for its George Washington: Entrepreneur summer internship program. With focus on the Pioneer Farm and George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill, these internships provide an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to become immersed in 18th-century history, agriculture, and industry.

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Internships: Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site

November 12, 2012 By

Historical Interpretation and Education Internships
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
Richmond, VA 

Park Information:
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, home of the first African American woman in the United States to become president of a chartered bank, has been a National Park Site since 1978. The National Park Service preserves the home of Mrs. Walker, who was a leader of the Independent Order of St. Luke, an important benevolent association. In addition, she was also a philanthropist, a feminist, and an early advocate of civil rights, becoming active in many national organizations.

Application Deadlines:

Spring: 11/02/12
Summer: 3/01/13
Fall: 5/30/13

For full details, including required qualifications, duties, and benefits, see this .pdf file: MAWA Intern flyer 20121120

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