Intern, Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket, MA
Posted August 10, 2018
Nantucket Island was the capital of the American whaling industry − a cultural legacy that still haunts every corner of this “elbow of sand” thirty miles out to sea. A National Historic Landmark, Nantucket is home to pristine beaches, a collection of over 800 pre-Civil War buildings, and a cobblestoned Main Street that has been celebrated by the American Planning Association as “One of the Ten Greatest Streets in the Country.”
The Internship Program The Nantucket Historical Association’s fall/winter 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 September 17, 2018, and lasts between ten and twelve weeks. Starting date is flexible.
Interns concentrate their work in the following areas:
- Interpretation at the Museum and Historic Sites
- Education
- 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: $2,500 stipend and housing
Applications due by September 6, 2018.
For more specific information on the internships, please visit our website at www.NHA.org.
Please send a letter of interest and a list of three references to [email protected] or: Rebecca Miller Board Liaison & Director of Administrative Services Nantucket Historical Association PO Box 1016 Nantucket, MA 02554