AGENCY:
THE CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1 Elizabeth Street
Hartford, CT 06105
INTERNSHIP CONTACT: Anne Guernsey, Manager of Institutional Advancement, 860-236-5621 ext 256; email:
anne_guernsey@chs.org
AGENCY FUNCTION: The
Connecticut Historical Society is a private, not-for-profit museum, library,
research and educational center. Our mission is to inspire and foster a
life-long interest in history through exhibitions, programs, and
Connecticut-related collections, because improving knowledge of the past
enhances understanding of the present and the ability to meet the challenges of
the future. Founded
in 1825, CHS houses an extensive and comprehensive Connecticut-related
collection of manuscripts, printed material, artifacts and images that document
social, cultural, and family history.
INTERN ACTIVITIES: Various –
interns work in every department of CHS (Collections, Administration, Research
Center, Public Outreach, Education, etc.) and placement is contingent on
staffing needs. Typically, should there be an
institutional need, internships can be designed to compliment and foster
students’ professional and academic goals, while, at the same time, assist in
the betterment of CHS.
One example is an internship with our map collection in our Graphics Department. The purpose
of this internship is to assist the Curator of
Graphics with routine operations and/or special projects involving CHS’s
collection of maps. Duties may include research, documentation,
accessioning, digitization, cataloguing, and collections maintenance.
Qualifications:
- Must have a valid email address that is checked
regularly
- Must be able to lift 20
pounds
- Professional demeanor and attitude
- Strong research and writing skills
- Great attention to detail and
organizational skills
- Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft
Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the internet
- Works well with others/superior customer service
(internal or external)
- Ability to follow directions
and to work independently.
- Interest in history/museums
- Careful handling of collection items
- Interest in art history, studio
art/architecture/photograph or museum studies
Training and/or Preparation: Ideal
candidate will be majoring in art history, American studies, geography, or
museum studies and/or will have some previous experience working with museum
collections.
HOURS PER WEEK: 8- 10
INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE: FALL: Yes; SPRING: Yes; SUMMER: Yes
STIPEND: No