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Intern Wanted: PHMC Seeking Environmental History Summer Intern
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The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Application deadline is January 26. This internship, open to upper level undergraduate and graduate students, will include research to inform the development of an exhibit on This internship is being administered in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission's Keystone Internship Program and will conform to the general requirements and parameters of that program. The Environmental History intern will work Monday through Friday for 12 weeks, from May 21 to August 10, 2007; some accommodation may be made for an individual unavailable for the entire 12 week period. The stipend for the full 12 weeks is $3,500. The intern will work directly with a State Museum staff mentor as well as have an opportunity to learn about PHMC's multiple functions though a series of staff presentations and field trips. He or she will give an informal presentation on his/her work at the end of the summer; and the intern's work will be formally evaluated at the conclusion of the internship. As with all PHMC internships, the Environmental History Internship is understood as a structured educational experience, designed to provide hands-on, real world experience in the field of public history to complement a student's academic work. Applicants are encouraged, though not required, to seek academic credit for their work. To apply, complete an application for the Keystone Internship Program and indicate an interest in the Environmental History internship. Application materials available online. Questions may be addressed to Linda Shopes, PHMC Internships Coordinator, 717-772-3257 or by sending email to: lshopes@state.pa.us |
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1/5/2007 |
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