Andrew Broedel was an intern with the American Institute of Architects at the Octagon Museum in Washington, D.C. this past  summer. Only two blocks from the White House, the Octagon stands amid the urban sprawl of Washington as a witness to the city’s creation. This unique internship provided Andrew with an opportunity to bring a hands-on approach to the study an area of history outside of his focus.

At the Octagon, Andrew’s duties included: research, writing, editing, and guiding tours. His research and writing involved the War of 1812, the Treaty of Ghent, James and Dolley Madison, and the Octagon’s ghostly legends. He also had the opportunity to interpret and design exhibits as well as represent the museum at meetings in places such as the Federal Reserve and the Department of the Treasury. Andrew organized and coordinated public events such as “Tea with Dolley” and a Junior Historians camp for the Daughters of the American Revolution and the National Park Service.

Andrew received three credits equivalent to a 300 level history course for his internship. Every week he did a blog post on UMW blogs recounting his weekly experience. These posts can be found at http://octagon.umwblogs.org/. Andrew wrote a research paper for the Octagon on the Treaty of Ghent which will be published on the Octagon’s website. Andrew has been asked to come back to the Octagon in October to coordinate an overnight ghost event. He will also be assisting the Octagon with further event planning throughout the fall. Andrew is entering his senior year at Mary Washington.

Museum Marketing Intern (3 credit/120 hours) – Fredericksburg Areas Museum & Cultural Center

Job Description

The intern will assist the Membership and Education offices of the Fredericksburg Area Museum
& Cultural Center. Responsibilities include conducting and refining visitor surveys as well as
general office duties, preparation of promotional materials and advertising mailings, and help
with on-site promotional events. This internship is structured to provide the intern with valuable,
real-world experience in a non-profit environment.

Duties
• Refining, reviewing, and conducting visitor surveys
• Collate and interpret data and create a document that presents the results
• Provide administrative support for event mailings and logistics.
• Help with other development activities as needed, including administrative support for
the winter fundraiser, Masters Raffle.
• Post all exhibitions and programs to various online calendars.
• Provide administrative support to department as needed.
• Handle special projects as assigned

Ideal candidates will be highly organized and articulate, able to multi-task in a fast-paced and
deadline-oriented environment, and be able to problem-solve independently and collaborate with
others. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel programs. Adobe
Photoshop and/or InDesign experience preferred. Work hours are flexible to accommodate class
schedules; however some evening/weekend work may be required for special events.

In one email please include the following:
• Cover letter explaining your career goals, your interest in the program, what you hope to gain,
and what you can contribute
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• One letter of recommendation (academic or professional)

Please send to:
Tramia Jackson
Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center
Director of Education & Public Programs
tjackson@famcc.org