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1 person is interested
Fall 2016 Oral History Internship
ORGANIZATION: INDO AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM
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1 person is interested
The Indo-American Heritage Museum (IAHM) is seeking a team of up to six interns for the Fall 2016 for our Masala Chat oral history project.
This internship will provide hands-on experience with oral history projects and working in a professional museum. Interns will also develop practical skills in a museum environment and will enable the intern to interact with museum professionals on all aspects of their work, including research, writing, and outreach.
The primary objective of our project is to collect, transcribe & process 30 oral histories of Indian-American immigrants. Each intern should aim to complete one oral history per month for October, November, and December. The position will require a minimum of eight hours per week. Interns will be working under the leadership of Tamara Biggs, IAHM board member who is also Director of Exhibitions at the Chicago History Museum (CHM) and Dr. Peter Alter, CHM Director of the Studs Terkel Oral History Center. The project is funded by a grant from the Chicago Community Trust.
Compensation:
Training will take place in mid-September and interns will each receive a stipend of $100 per transcribed oral history.
Duties include:
* Attending training on best practices in oral history collection & processing
* Researching the backgrounds of interview subjects
* Traveling to interview subject homes to conduct interviews
* Operating recording devices & taking photographs
* Transcribing and cataloging recordings
Qualifications:
* Student studying public history, museum studies, journalism, or related field.
* Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills
* Familiarity with relevant computer programs including Microsoft Office.
* Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive materials
* Good interpersonal skills and manners are a must.
* Valid driver’s license with ability to travel
How to apply:
* Please state the location where job posting was seen
* Send cover letter, resume & two references to amber@iahmuseum.org
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About INDO AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM
Location:
6328 N CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Indo-American Heritage Museum is to promote understanding of the heritage, culture and diversity of Indian Americans, preserve their history and share their contributions to the fabric of American life.
Description
The Indo-American Heritage Museum (IAHM) is a community-based and inclusive institution, a place where visitors can better understand and experience the rich cultural heritage, fascinating immigrant history and important contemporary developments that shape the lives of millions of Americans of Indian origin.
Through our programs and our affiliation with the Chicago Cultural Alliance, a partnership of Chicago’s ethnic museums and cultural centers, IAHM promotes public understanding of cultural diversity. IAHM is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 9, 2016
SKILLS
- History
- Organization
- Journalism
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Orientation or Training
- 8 Hours per week