Job Description

Job Summary:

The Museum Intern is a seasonal part-time position working directly under the supervision of the Museum Curator. The Museum Intern will work in the areas of collection management exhibitions and programming. The Museum Assistant may also perform these duties at the Nature Classroom.

Program Details
Duration: June - August (120130 total hours)
Compensation: $16 per hour
Schedule: Flexible; to be determined with supervisor

Qualifications
Interest in museums history education or related fields
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Experience with research writing or working with the public is a plus

Essential Functions:

Collections Management
1. Cataloging procedures and collections documentation
2. Preservation and care techniques for different material types
3. Research methods and resources for museum collections
4. Monitoring and maintaining collections storage

Exhibitions
1. Participate in brainstorming exhibit themes
2. Assist with selecting objects for display
3. Write and edit exhibit label copy
4. Design exhibit labels
5. Help build mounts and assist with exhibit installation

Programming
1. Work on the design of school programs (with an emphasis on K5 audiences)
2. Interact with visitors during public programs and craft days
3. Give engaging museum tours

Other
1. Assists with museum special events administrative tasks and exhibit installation when necessary.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:
FreeFitness Center pass for employees who work 8 hours or more per week along with other discounts towards Park District programs.

Required Experience:

Intern

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Internship, Seasonal work, Flexible hours

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