Keystone Internship at Old Economy Village (Curatorial) (College)

Are you exploring the field of public history and looking for some real-world experience? The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's (PHMC) Keystone Internship Program provides opportunities to pursue your professional growth and contribute to sharing Pennsylvania's rich heritage with the public. Apply today to enhance your specialized skill set while embarking upon an exciting career path!

This internship offers a fascinating opportunity to receive a rounded curatorial experience at Old Economy Village. The main project will be to photograph, organize, and re-shelve artifacts under the guidance of the curator as part of a large collection move. The intern will update the inventory in Argus, the PHMC's artifact collection database.

Secondary projects include cataloging, accessioning, and deaccessioning artifacts; inventorying, organizing, and digitizing archival documents, developing archival finding aids, uploading documents to Islandora (the site's archival database); and digital and/or in-person exhibit work, including research, writing, and image sourcing with copyright investigation. These items are on an as-needed basis for the historic site in concert with the intern's educational goals.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a 10-week internship, running between May 2025 through August 2025, totaling approximately 225-300 hours.
• Work hours are flexible and will be finalized between selected interns and their supervisor.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• All applicants must be enrolled at a college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program, at the time of their internship.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able and willing to report to Ambridge, Pennsylvania during the Summer Keystone Internship dates, which will be a 10-week period between May 12, 2025 and August 22, 2025.
• You must be majoring, minoring, or in a graduate program in one of the following fields of study: History, Public History, Museum Studies, or a similar field.
• You must have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Enrolled in a graduate program at the time of the internship.
  
• Work, academic, or volunteer experience you have had that has prepared you for this internship.
• An understanding of how this internship will help you meet your academic and/or career goals.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.