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Internship Announcement

Tudor Place Historic House and Garden

1644 31st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007

Position Title: Paid Education Internship

Educational Requirements: 

Students pursuing a graduate-level degree in museum studies, museum education, American history, public history, art history, architectural history, library science, or archival studies.  Strong undergraduate applicants may be considered as well.

Experience Required:

• Prior experience and enthusiasm for working with elementary-school-aged children, families, and adults
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Coursework in museum studies, child development, or other related topics
• Prior experience leading tours, or otherwise possess public speaking skills
• Strength, dexterity, and mobility to perform all duties

Postition Description:

Tudor Place, a historic house museum located in Georgetown, is seeking qualified applicants for its education internship program.  The program is designed to provide research opportunities and practical, hands-on experience to students pursuing a graduate-level degree in museum studies, museum education, American history, public history, art history, architectural history, library science, or archival studies.  Strong undergraduate applicants may be considered as well.

Responsibilities

• Develop outreach school programs that utilize Tudor Place’s unique collections, including archival material and artifacts
• Oversee logistics of youth programs, including set-up and clean-up and maintaining supplies
• Learn and teach two-three school and Scout programs each week
• Learn and provide adult tours as needed
• Work cooperatively with Education staff to evaluate, coordinate, and facilitate youth and public programs
• Attend training sessions and ongoing program meetings as scheduled
• Perform administrative tasks as needed

Application Requirements:  Resume and cover letter

Contact Name: Talia Mosconi, Education Director

Email to tmosconi@tudorplace.org or fax 202.965.3168 or mail 1644 31st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007

Closing date August 7, 2009.

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