Internship Opportunities

Museum Studies

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A museum studies intern would focus on the process of museum itself, including both program development and research on material artifacts within the Birthplace collections & possible acquisitions to the collection.

With collections, it would be possible to:

• Research legal and practical standards for loaning and deaccessioning objects held by the museum
  Research objects transferred to the Susan B. Anthony House in Rochester from the Society of Quaker Descendants in Adams
  Develop collection notes for the shoe collection of the museum and undertake funding & marketing of that travelling display

Possible programs would include:

• Interactive kiosks for the Birthplace & content for them (ex. The Revolution, Quaker life, etc.)
• Cell phone audio tours- costs, benefits, content

Other opportunities:

• Research on Miss Anthony’s childhood stitch sampler & possibilities for reproduction
• Dating of textiles & coverlets held by the Birthplace
• Aesthetics of the Birthplace- architectural and decorative choices made by Daniel & Lucy here & in later homes; possible social & religious influences

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.