Curatorial Internship - Museum Science

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The museum curatorial intern will support the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum by working with the collections team under the direction of the museum director to maintain, catalogue, organize and potentially expand our museum collection. This position requires work inside an office environment and outdoors throughout the museum grounds.

This position will also provide the hands on opportunity for the intern to curate a special exhibit of antique farm equipment through research, fundraising, design, and installation (depending on the internship length and time commitment).

The intern will also provide education and interpretation to guests and use their creativity to improve guest experience.

Position requirements:
-High School Diploma or GRE
-Currently enrolled in a museum curator related college program, or be a graduate working toward a career in museum curation, museum science or public education.

Required knowledge and skills
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Proficiency in computer software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
-General knowledge of and/or interest in California history (primarily turn of the century)

-General knowledge of and/or interest in mechanical equipment, engines, antique automobiles, farming, agriculture, antique spinning and weaving equipment

Desired skills:
-Website design
-Social media
-Childhood and/or adult education

-Public speaking

Time Commitment
16+ hours per week for minimum 3 months (Any days between Wednesday-Sunday)

*Part of the time may be remote work.