Collections Intern, Truro Historical Society, Truro, MA

The Truro Historical Society is seeking a Collections Intern for our summer season, June 1st through September 30, 2017, precise dates to be agreed. This internship provides the opportunity to learn good museum practice including historic and archival documentation, develop communication skills and interact with professional and volunteer workers in a non-profit setting. This is a position that requires computer proficiency and good organizational skills. Hours and schedule are negotiable. This is a paid position.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Director and Collections Committee with accessions and inventory documentation
• Learn to work with Past Perfect museum software
• Assist with organization and presentation of the collection to educate visitors
• Assist in establishing audio-visual displays and online presentations of the collection
• Develop skills in documentation and good conservation practice 

Potential Projects:

• Work with volunteers to document our collections of costumes, textiles and quilts
• Use photography skills to photograph items in the collection and document our extensive historic photography collection
• Documentation of our collection of Fine Art paintings, drawings and prints.
• Assist in the creation of our Elders Listening Center, including audio-visual and computer presentations

Ideal Candidate will have the following: 

• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills 
• Initiative and the ability to carry out tasks on your own.
• Museum or education experience is a plus but not a requirement

Contact Jim Summers,
[email protected]