Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum, an historic house museum in midcoast Maine, is pleased to post its paid summer internship program for 2006.  The museum, a reconstruction of the 1794 mansion built by the country’s first Secretary of War, houses an important collection of Federal Period furniture and decorative arts, as well as primary and secondary resources related to the economic development and settling of midcoast Maine.  The museum has a permanent staff of two FT employees and over 60 active volunteers, and offers a very active range of programs, classes and events during the summer.  For more information, see www.knoxmuseum.org.

 

The internships are designed to offer a broad range of experience in museum operations including research, collection management, interpretation and program development.  In addition, interns will have dedicated time to organize and implement a major project, designed in consultation with the museum’s Curator/Director of Education, to whom they will report.  The purpose of the projects will be to support the development of the museum’s long range plans for the restoration of the building, the development of the grounds and the expansion of its educational programs.  Each project will be expected to have a public component.  Specific interests and possible projects will be discussed during the interview process, but the museum is especially interested in historic gardens this season.

 

Individuals with a background or strong interest in history, historic preservation, education, library and archival science or museum studies are encouraged to apply.  A high level of self-motivation and initiative is required.   Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students.  Internships are ¾  time for 11 weeks and pay $2,200 - $2,600 depending on experience.  Saturdays and some special evening and weekend events are required.  Starting and ending dates are flexible.

 

To apply, please send a letter describing your interest and experience with museums or nonprofits, a resume and three references to Ellen Dyer, General Henry Knox Museum, PO Box 326, Thomaston, ME 04861.  Application deadline is Friday, April 7, 2006.

 

Ellen Dyer,  Curator/Education Director

 

Montpelier

The General Henry Knox Museum

P.O. Box 326

Thomaston, ME 04861

phone: (207) 354-0180

fax: (207)354-3501

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