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Summer Intern, Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket, MA

Posted February 2, 2018

Education & Interpretation

The position of Education & Interpretation Intern specializes in facilitating innovative, informal learning opportunities for museum visitors of all ages at NHA historic sites and the flagship Whaling Museum. The intern will participate in the production and execution of educational activities and/or materials to promote formal and informal learning for the Nantucket Historical Association’s Department of Visitor Experience. This involves working with a wide array of NHA visitors (museum members and program participants of all ages) in varied capacities. In addition, the intern will work closely with other museum staff and assist with other public and special programs and the overall daily operations of the NHA’s Department of Visitor Experience as needed.

  • Education & Interpretation Programs: Each intern will be trained to facilitate hands-on educational activities, demonstrations, tours and family-oriented activities for visitors. These include Discovery Room children’s programs, held in a dedicated space for inter-generational learning inside the Whaling Museum, as well as all-ages artifact stations and activities in galleries and at NHA historic sites. He/she will also facilitate public or special programs with colleagues in the department as needed.
  • Individual Project: During the course of the internship, each intern will be required to complete an individual project, from conception to final product, which will be used to enhance the NHA’s educational offerings to the public. Projects are assigned to interns by supervisors based on the needs of the institution and the skills of the individual. The final project will result in valuable professional growth and portfolio content for interns and meaningful additions to the NHA’s body of knowledge and educational offerings.

Public Programs

The position of Public Programs Intern at the Nantucket Historical Association specializes in assisting with public programs and special initiatives for museum visitors of all ages at various NHA historic sites and the flagship Whaling Museum. The intern will participate in the production and execution of various public and special programs throughout the NHA summer season- including evening lectures, concerts, family events, rooftop gatherings – for the Nantucket Historical Association’s Department of Visitor Experience. This involves working with a wide array of NHA visitors (museum members and program participants of all ages) in varied capacities. In addition, the intern will work closely with other museum staff and assist with other programs and the overall daily operations of the NHA’s Department of Visitor Experience as needed.

Public Programs:

  • Each intern will be trained to plan and facilitate a broad assortment of public programs throughout the NHA portfolio- including lectures, concerts, family events – expanding and bolstering his/her experience in museum programming and public service. He/she will also help to facilitate an all-ages artifact station and activities throughout the Whaling Museum and historic sites as needed.
  • Individual Project: During the course of the internship, each intern will be required to complete an individual project. Projects are assigned to interns by supervisors based on the needs of the institution and the skills of the individual. The final project will result in valuable professional growth and portfolio content for interns and meaningful additions to the NHA’s body of knowledge and organizational offerings.

The Internship Program The Nantucket Historical Association’s summer internship program allows a dynamic group of students with varied interests, strengths, and goals to immerse themselves in an outstanding educational and professional environment. Interns learn and work directly with professionals in a team-based, collaborative environment. The internship is a full-time position that begins on June 4, 2018, and lasts between ten and twelve weeks. Interns will concentrate their work in one of the following areas: Education or Public Programs. 

Applicants should possess the following qualifications:

  • Love of working with the public
  • Degree or expected degree in American history and culture, education, humanities, museum studies, museum education, or a related field (Graduate students strongly preferred, although enrolled college students are welcome to apply.)
  • Demonstrated interest in museum programs, production, education, and history
  • Strong writing, research, organizational, interpersonal, communication and computer skills
  • Familiarity with multimedia software a plus
  • Ability to work both independently and in groups
  • Sense of humor and positive attitude

Compensation: $1,500 stipend and housing

Applications due by March 5, 2018. For more specific information on the internships, please visit our website at www.NHA.org.

Please send a letter of interest, clearly identifying area of work interest, résumé, and a list of three references to: Rebecca Miller Assistant to the Executive Director Nantucket Historical Association PO Box 1016 Nantucket, MA 02554 [email protected] 

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