New York State Historical Association & The Farmers’ Museum 2010 Summer Internships

The New York State Historical Association and The Farmers’ Museum seek four dynamic interns to work with Education Department staff on the planning and implementation of a variety of programs. These paid internships will be full time for approximately 10 weeks during the summer and housing is provided. To apply for any of these internships, please send a cover letter and resume to g.livermore@nysha.org by April 15, 2010.

The Farmers’ Museum
Public Programs Intern

Job Responsibilities:
· Assist the Manager of Public Programs in planning of A New York State of Mind quilt contest, to be held in October 2010
· Coordinate and implement drop-in craft workshops
· Implement Food for Thought lunch and lecture program
· Create suggested program plan for programming related to the 2011 exhibit schedule
· Assist with other program development and implementation

Knowledge and Skills:
· Ability to develop engaging museum experiences for a variety of audiences
· Strong communication skills and an engaging public presence
· Enjoys working with a wide range of ages and audiences
· Experience in interpretation or presenting educational programs
· Background in history, education, or a related field
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
· Experience coordinating projects and events preferred

The Farmers’ Museum
Agricultural Programs Intern

Job Responsibilities:
· Assist the Interpretation and Farm staff on developing a range of agricultural programs
· Create heritage garden and implement related interpretive programs
· Create suggested program plan for agricultural programming based on visitor research
· Assist with other program development and implementation

Knowledge and Skills:
· Ability to develop engaging museum experiences for a variety of audiences
· Strong communication skills and an engaging public presence
· Enjoys working with a wide range of ages and audiences
· Experience in interpretation or presenting educational programs
· Background in history, education, or a related field
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
· Experience with farming and gardening preferred


New York State Historical Association
Public Programs Intern

Job Responsibilities:
· Assist the Manager of Public Programs in the coordination of major summer programs including the Conference on New York State History and the Art by the Lake juried art show
· Implement Food for Thought lunch and lecture program
· Create suggested program plan for programming related to the 2011 exhibit schedule
· Complete program evaluation on exhibits and other programs as needed
· Assist with other program development and implementation

Knowledge and Skills:
· Ability to develop engaging museum experiences for a variety of audiences
· Strong communication skills and an engaging public presence
· Enjoys working with a wide range of ages and audiences
· Experience in interpretation or presenting educational programs
· Background in art, history, education, or a related field
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
· Experience coordinating projects and events preferred


New York State Historical Association
Education Intern

Job Responsibilities:
· Implement and create new programs for a variety of audiences, drawing from the Fenimore Art Museum’s collections of American folk art, American fine art, and American Indian art
· Design in-gallery art programming for a preschool-aged audience to be implemented in the fall; create plan for recommended implementation, marketing, and audience-building
· Lead daily tours of Native American interpretive trail and Mohawk Bark House, a reproduction 18th-century structure
· Develop new programming related to Native American interpretive area and the Thaw Collection of American Indian Art
· Lead daily art activities in the galleries
· Assist with other program development and implementation

Knowledge and Skills:
· Ability to develop engaging museum experiences for a variety of audiences
· Strong communication skills and an engaging public presence
· Enjoys working with a wide range of ages and audiences
· Past experience in interpretation or presenting educational programs
· Background in art, history, education, environmental studies, or a related field
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

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Kajsa Sabatke, Class of 2007
Manager of Public Programs
New York State Historical Association & The Farmers' Museum
PO Box 30
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607-547-1453