2022 Cook Inlet Historical Society Internship Opportunity, Anchorage, AK, USA
Posted July 28, 2022
Description:
The Anchorage Museum connects people, expands perspectives, and encourages global dialog about the North and its distinct environment. Exploring the intersection of art, history and science, the Anchorage Museum shares multiple perspectives and experiences that tell a greater story. We welcome diverse perspectives, recognize all are enriched when a diversity of voices, viewpoints, and skills are included and engaged in the work we do, and are committed to creating an anti-racist, fully inclusive organization.
WHAT: The Atwood Resource Center is seeking enthusiastic applicants for this year’s Cook Inlet Historical Society Internship. This position is funded by the Cook Inlet Historical Society and the Anchorage Museum. Opportunities and training may include assisting with library and archival processing, researching and reference, developing a resource guide, and processing and describing photograph and archival collections.
The incumbent will receive a stipend of $3,000 for the term of the internship. Housing, benefits and transportation are not provided.
WHEN: Approximately 10 weeks, start and end dates are flexible. The work schedule will be approximately 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday, during regular business hours.
WHERE: Atwood Resource Center at the Anchorage Museum in beautiful downtown Anchorage, Alaska. This is a hands-on internship working within the Resource Center.
WHO: The successful applicant will be enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Master’s of Library and Information Science, Museum Studies, History, or an allied field. Previous experience with archival collections, historical photographs, Alaskan history and/or special collections research preferred, but not required.
How to apply:
To apply, go online to https://anchoragemuseum.applicantpool.com/jobs/. Please include resume’ and a cover letter describing your background and interest in the position. For more information contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Please note background checks will be required for the successful applicant.