Museum Intern
Museum Intern
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Job Description
- In exchange for your time and talent this temporary position pays $15 per hour.
- Potential for credit towards degree at a college or university
- Position will be a 16-week position from August to December with an average of 10-12 hours per week totaling 200 hours.
- Work hours are flexible but must take place weekdays between standard museum business hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm.
- Occasional special events Saturdays and evening program hours as well.
- Help research develop and lead educational programs for the Downers Grove community
- Attend special events and prepare interactive elements for events and exhibits as needed.
- Observe and assist with collections processing updating artifacts in the museums database and helping to complete an inventory of the museums collection as needed.
- Greet visitors at the front desk and answer general visitor questions in order to gain an understanding of Museum visitors and their needs.
- Attend staff meetings trainings and special events as scheduled by the Recreation Supervisor
- Must have regular consistent and predictable attendance
- Follows and adheres to Park District policy and safety guidelines
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Job may be modified at any time
- 18 years of age or older
- Self-motivated
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in various settings
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Interns must be working towards a degree in one of the following fields: History Anthropology American Studies Museum Studies or equivalent.
- The Museum prefers students who have experience volunteering for a historical organization.
- Must possess certification in CPR and First Aid or become certified within 1 month of being hired (free training provided by the Park District if needed)
- Able to walk stand sit crouch for extended periods of time as well as occasionally lifting objects up to 30 lbs.
- Flexible hours
- Supportive and friendly coworkers
- Collaborative and connected management
- Develop your problem-solving communication and leadership experience
- Learn important life skills such as time management and influencing others
- Work for a Distinguished Agency Park District
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
