Curatorial Internships

Brief Description:

Old World Wisconsin gives students the opportunity to gain valuable educational benefits as well as professional work experience. Internships may be specialized or general depending on a student's interests and qualifications. In collaboration with the curator, accepted candidates will develop an internship experience plan with clearly defined goals. 

Compensation/Credit:

A stipend may be available. Academic credit can be arranged with a sponsoring college or university program.  Duration of the internship is about 10 weeks at about 40 hours a week.

Responsibilities:

• Working directly with the curator in collections storage
• Working on site on projects related to collections care
• Assist with visitor engagement in programming
• Work with other members of Old World Wisconsin’s Guest Experience Program Team

Qualifications:

• Enrolled or recently completed a degree program in history, museum studies, or related field.
• Ability to work independently, with effective organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work with the public and have an active interest in sharing historical information with the public.
• Ability to perform tasks that require moderate exertion, stand and walk for long periods.
• Have transportation/vehicle and ability to drive in the state of Wisconsin.

How to apply:

Please submit your resume, two references, and a statement of intent outlining how you hope to benefit from this curatorial internship and/or  requirements of your academic program to:

Cait Dallas, Curator and Exhibit Developer

PO Box 69

Eagle, WI  53119

(262) 594-6330

catherine.dallas@wisconsinhistory.org

Special Notes

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to hire only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States. Upon reporting for work, an individual will be expected to present proper evidence establishing employability.

Application Deadline April 22, 2017