Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum

 

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Communications/Public Relations

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An intern in communications fields has the chance to help manage a growing network of contacts here at the Museum. Projects would include outreach to groups and organizations within our communities, a focus on advertising as well as the creation of original materials for engaging the public.

Projects could include:

  • Developing effective advertising to encourage museum visitation
  • Visiting and offering presentations to locals schools, organizations, etc., related both to history topics, encouraging visitation and soliciting volunteers and supporters
  • Coordinate outreach to schools and tour agencies to promote the museum
  • Design activities and press materials around Adam’s Susan B. Anthony Days and other significant events locally
  • Create public media related to women’s rights, both as an ongoing effort & as an historic movement.
  • Help staff and volunteers in the production and distribution of our newsletter & other promotional materials and literature
  • Using social media to better network the museum to youth
  • Design and possible performance of local television or radio ads

Intern Application Information:

  • Applicants are expected to be self motivated and willing to work creatively within budget and technology restraints.
  • Course credit can be provided if arrangements can be made through the intern’s college or university. A small stipend and housing may be available.
  • The deadline for application is March 22, 2012.  Interviews and selection will be completed by April 5, 2012.                   

Send resumes & cover letters to: 

Sean Carollo, Susan B Anthony Birthplace Museum, P.O. Box 0244, Adams, MA  01220.

Please indicate briefly which program areas would be of interest.