Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum Summer Internship
The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum is seeing interns for the summer of 2023. We are a historic home preservation of Susan B. Anthony located in northwestern Massachusetts with a small, dedicated staff of employees and volunteers.
Each year we seek motivated individuals willing to help in a variety of multidisciplinary projects.
Relevant Disciplines Include:
- History
- Museum Studies
- Business/Marketing
- Development and Finance
- Sociology/Political Science
- Women’s Studies
- Education and Curriculum Development Architecture and Historic Preservation Communications/Public Relations Computers and Technology
In addition to the traditionally relevant academic fields associated with museums, we encourage students of diverse concentrations to apply. Students have successfully adapt-ed their museum experience to majors such as biology, environmental studies, and even dance.
Expectations
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 stipend is included and housing is available.
To get the full Museum experience, some public relations, business and day to day operations of running a museum will be integral to the position. Interns are expected to assist staff with providing tours, working in the gift shop, and interacting with volunteers.
When Applying
• Be sure to indicate which academic field you are interested for the internship.
• Please specify or propose dates during which you hope to intern. Internship periods can range from 3 weeks to 8 weeks depending on the availability and preference of the student. There is much flexibility. Internships must last at least two weeks, up to one full semester.