Keystone Internship at Erie Maritime Museum (Education) (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 provides an opportunity for students to be engaged in traditional museum education experiences at the Erie Maritime Museum (EMM). Specific functions include leading and training others on interpretive tours of the museum; preparing and delivering training on the use of interpretive props to aid in museum interpretive programming; planning, developing, and implementing written curriculum and activities for both on-site and outreach museum programming; preparing and distributing marketing materials for EMM's education programming and exhibits; writing and revising interpretive text panels and social media posts; assisting with scheduling, training, and managing volunteer docents; and gaining exposure to other museum functions such as retail sales, ticketing, curatorial, and archival research. This position also assists the Museum Educator with the management of the museum's 150 volunteer complement.

We are looking for an ambitious problem solver who is flexible and able to focus on multiple projects at the same time, as well as someone who takes initiative to follow through on communications with the supervisor regarding final products for the internship. Our ideal candidate should be friendly and able to easily interact with all ages and backgrounds from Pre-K students through senior citizens.

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 Erie, PA during the Summer Keystone Internship dates, which will be a 10-week period between of May 12, 2025 and August 22, 2025.
• You must be majoring, minoring, or have a concentration in History, Public History, Museum Studies, or Education.
• You must have a GPA of 2.5 or above.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Work, academic, or volunteer experience 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.