Intern Opportunity Fall 2013
3 credit hours
Research and Interpretation Intern

Research & Interpretation Intern will assist the Director of Education in completing an African American
Gallery Guide and writing an accompanying tour for the Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center.
Responsibilities include researching, editing, coordinating photography, communicating with the designer
and testing the guide with visitors, Museum staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities Include:
• Conducting research of local African American history
• Help with editing and reviewing the existing gallery guide
• Communicating with the designer to design the guide
• Develop and conduct surveys to test the guide with staff and visitors
• Write and conduct accompanying gallery tour
• Handle special projects as assigned

Preferred Majors: American History, Museum Studies, Museum Education, English, Education,
Historic Preservation, and Anthropology.

Ideal candidates are juniorto graduate level students with an interest in African American History and
who are highly organized, with strong communication, history research and writing skills. Candidate must
be able to multi-task and be able to problem-solve independently and collaborate with others. Experience
in visitor surveys is a plus. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel programs. Work
hours are flexible to accommodate class schedules.

Please send a resume, cover letter, writing sample and recommendation letter to education@famcc.org.

Contact
Tramia Jackson
Director of Education & Public Programs
educaton@famcc.org