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Position Description
Updated June 1, 2023
Title: Education Intern (Fall 2023)
Division: Guest Engagement
Reports to: Director of Education
Position Status: Part-time; Non-exempt
Position Summary
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture is looking for an Education Intern to assist in all aspects of the education team's role within the Guest Engagement Division. The primary focus of this internship will be on helping with tour groups in the The Story of Virginia and Our Commonwealth exhibitions. Additional tasks will include administrative work, assisting with other student and family programming needs, and conducting research for program development. Some evening and weekend availability will be required. Applicants must be over eighteen and must undergo a background check. This position is eligible for university internship credit and is funded at $12/hour up to 135 hours.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing for and assisting with additional public programs (ex: Stories at the Museum, Homeschool Open House, Sensory Friendly Events, etc.)
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Leading field trip programming, both in-house and via distance learning.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Necessary

• Willingness to work with elementary aged students/children.
• Interest in, and willingness to learn, general Virginia history on a variety of topics.
• Ability to address audiences, stand, and walk for up to two hours.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Cover Letter, Resume, and one Letter of Recommendation Required
• May be an undergraduate or graduate student.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Note & Special Requirements

• Experience analyzing primary source documents preferred.
• Experience working with students/children within or outside of a museum/camp experience preferred.

Application
If interested in this job opportunity, please apply and upload your cover letter and resume to https://virginiahistory.isolvedhire.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internship.
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society - a private, non-profit organization established in 1831. The historical society is the oldest cultural organization in Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the nation. For use in its state history museum and its renowned research library, the historical society cares for a collection of nearly nine million items representing the ever-evolving story of Virginia.
The Virginia Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.