Job Listings (last updated 3/19)

Summer Intern - Lancaster History

About

Fascinated by history? This is the internship for you! LancasterHistory in Lancaster, Pennsylvania offers an enriching and robust Summer Internship Program for students interested in careers in museums, archives, and related fields. During this nine-week program, which is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities, interns will work alongside a senior member of the LancasterHistory staff and complete an independent project in their department.

Interns are required to attend their internship four days per week, Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 4:30 pm—Lancaster History charges no tuition or program fees, and we offer each student a $3,000 stipend. The internship will run for 9 weeks from June 3 through August 1, 2024.

Compensation

$3000.00

Applications

• Complete the online application form;

• Submit a formal cover letter briefly (250-500 words) detailing your academic and/or work experience, your personal interest in history and museums, and why you are interested in joining the Lancaster History Summer Internship program or what you hope to get out of the experience;

• Submit your current resume;

• Submit one letter of recommendation to the primary department you selected. Contact information can be found on our webpage. Applications close March 15. We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis so we can make decisions as quickly as possible. We will announce final decisions on or before April 15.

For more information contact Mabel Rosenheck, Director of Education and Exhibition Planning, at mabel.rosenheck@lancasterhistory.org or visit our webpage: https://www.lancasterhistory.org/learn/internships/summer-internship-program/

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Summer Intern - Penn Museum

About

The Penn Museum offers nine-week paid summer internship opportunities for undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students from any college or university. Internships include two parts: a project-based placement in a museum department and the Museum Practice Program, which includes orientation, weekly lectures, collections tours, and field trips to local museums. The internship concludes with final presentations shared by the interns.

Weekly practice program: Wednesdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

On- and off-site excursions: Thursdays 3:00 – 5:00 pm

The Penn Museum strongly encourages applications from students who are members of groups underrepresented in careers related to museums. We particularly encourage applicants from African American, Latinx, Native American, and other underrepresented minorities for collections, conservation, registration, and curation positions. Frequently cited statistics show that applicants with disabilities, BIPOC candidates, women, and marginalized and/or systemically excluded groups only apply to internships if they feel that they meet 100% of the qualifications. As we work to increase representation in this program and the museum field generally, we encourage you to consider your own strengths and what you might bring to the internship beyond the stated qualifications.

Compensation

$4,500 for 9 weeks (300 hours)

Applications

• Before completing the online application form, you should prepare the following A 500-word maximum essay describing how your skills, interests, and experiences relate to the department (or departments) to which you are applying

  • 250-word maximum essay describing how the internship program aligns with your larger academic and professional goals

  • 250-word maximum essay describing how the Penn Museum’s mission resonates with your values and interests

  • Transcripts (unofficial are preferred)*

  • A cover letter* A resume or curriculum vitae*

  • 1 letter of recommendation from a current or former college professor, academic advisor, or employer who can speak to your qualifications for this internship. Your recommender must email the letter to interns@pennmuseum.org with the applicant’s full name in the subject line. The letter can be addressed to the “Intern Hiring Committee.”

  • Optional: a statement (100 words maximum) describing skills not otherwise highlighted in your application* * Please follow these file naming conventions: Last name, First name_document type. Example: “Doe, John_cover letter.pdf” Finalists will be contacted for interviews.

  • Offers will be made in early April 2024.

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Administrative Assistant to the Director - The Harriton Association/Harriton House

About

The Harriton Association Administrative Assistant to the Director: Part-time position (24 hours per week) NON-EXEMPT

Hours of work: Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Harriton Association Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 The Harriton Association is a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 organization. The Association administers historic Harriton House in an agreement with the Township of Lower Merion, which owns the house and adjacent park. The Harriton Association is responsible for the furnishing, interpretation, and maintenance of the house. The Association owns four buildings and associated land within the boundary of Harriton Park: the Bank Barn/Administration Building, Kalbach House (private tenanted residence and classroom space), Smythe House (private tenanted residence) and the Dairy Barn which houses the Association’s popular farm animals.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $18.00 per hour

Applications

Applicants will submit a brief cover letter/email with their resume. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis on site at Harriton House in Bryn Mawr in a one-on-one with the Executive Director. Final candidates may be asked to meet with a representative from the Board of Directors. The position should be considered open until filled. Training will take place starting at the time of hire.

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