Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites

Position Purpose:

To assist the Engagement team with the promotion of museum programs, management of contact databases and assist with museum programs and community events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Update and manage school district, early childhood, out-of-school and community partner contact databases
• Create a schedule and send out promotional materials for museum programs through the contact databases
• Assist with museum programs, large-scale events and daily engagement activities
• Assist with the creation and implementation of hands-on activities for community events
• Research museum practices and education programs at other institutions and share findings at staff meetings for brainstorming sessions
• Attend project team and staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Pursuing college degree in Museum Studies, History, Early Childhood, Elementary or Secondary Education, Science, Art Education, Anthropology, or Child Development
• Must have experience working with children
• Self-motivated, problem-solver, visitor-centered and organized
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a program
• Excellent customer service and time management

Position Shift:

Intern and internship supervisor will plan schedule upon acceptance of the position.  Hours preferred will occur Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; weekend hours dependent on programs/events; Hours per week are negotiable and could range from 5-25 hours per week as agreed upon with student and/or advisor and availability. This is a non-paid internship.

Position Purpose:

To assist the Engagement team with the management of the Education Collection used for programming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory of current education collection including gallery and program space closets
• Work with Collections Management and Curatorial staff on the research and documentation of the Education Collection
• Maintain and reconfigure (as needed) storage and tracking system of education collection
• Work with Engagement staff to identify potential objects that may be removed from the Education Collection.
• Research and develop content on objects to be used in programming and added to database
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Pursuing college degree in Museum Studies, Anthropology, or related field
• Self-motivated, problem-solver, and organized
• Excellent research, writing and time management skills

Position Shift:

Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Hours per week are negotiable and could range from 5-25 hours per week as agreed upon with student and/or advisor and availability. This is a non-paid internship.

Position Evaluation:

A final evaluation at the end of the internship is available upon request.  A mid-term evaluation is available, if desired, required or warranted for the internship.

Partial List of Duties:  Some sculpting, casting and molding activities; painting of casts and models to look like originals; fabricating objects needed for exhibits; and general exhibit assistance.

Qualifications and Required Skills:  Drawing, sculpting and life-like painting skills are most helpful. Woodworking and some fabrication experience would also be of benefit. Must be available to work in blocks of 3 or more hours at a time.