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Sam Rayburn House Museum
Texas Historical Commission
Fall Internship 2010
Issue Date: August 16, 2010
Closing Date: September 10, 2010
Start Date: September 20, 2010 (negotiable)
POSITION TITLE: Intern (1 opening)
LOCATION: Sam Rayburn House Museum, 890 W. State Hwy 56, Bonham, Texas.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Interns may work on one or more of the following projects: cataloging and researching the museum collection, taking digital photographs of artifacts; recording oral histories; re-housing and cleaning artifacts; data entry of collections records; assisting with guided tours of the house museum; assist with inventory of collection; assist in the development of events and programming at the site as well as developing themed guided tours and presentations; and organizing site resources.
DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS: Interest in museums, history, and/or education.
Strong writing, research and communications skills. Strong
organizational, multitasking and people skills. Knowledge of American
and Texas history. Knowledge of standard office computer skills,
including database software and word processing. Ability to work
independently and on detailed tasks. Degree or expected degree in
history, education, museum studies, humanities or a related field.
Demonstrated interest in museum programs, education and/or history.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday (negotiable)
PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Anne Ruppert, Curator, Sam Rayburn House Museum
TERM OF POSITION: preferably between September—December 2010
WHO MAY APPLY: Applications will be accepted from currently enrolled college students who are sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students and recent Bachelor’s and Master’s degree graduates.
COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid position.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and current resume including three references by mail, email, or FAX to:
Sam Rayburn House Museum
Attn: Anne Ruppert
P.O. Box 308
Bonham, TX 75418
FAX: 903.640.0800
Email: Anne Ruppert, [log in to unmask]
Anne Ruppert
Curator
Sam Rayburn House Museum
Texas Historical Commission
P.O. Box 308
Bonham, Texas 75418
www.thc.state.tx.us