Starting Rate: no stipend.
18 yr and older-
Position: Seasonal: June-July-Aug.
Work Hours: 25-30 hours weekly.. Internship is a 4-6-12 week program
Requirements: Must be able to work week-ends, holidays,special evening events. provide a background check and in addition to your application a letter of recommendation from a teacher/ instructor/or clergy.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
As a tour guide you will introduce the history of coal camp life and the 19th century history. Period dated dress depicting the life and times at the company store and coal camp communities in the 1900's.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
willingness to learn all areas of running a small private museum. This is a hands on interactive museum. You will be working with the collection, arranging the exhibits, working independently on specific projects as well as working with children and large crowds.
Interest in exploring opportunities to work in the living history field, especially Appalachian lifestyle and West Virginia.
Knowledge of Coal Mining in West Virginia history- generally gained through participation or strong interest in pursuing an graduate degree in History, Appalachian studies , Humanities, Architectural History , anthropology, Theater/Drama/the Arts, Museum Studies, Art history or a related discipline.
Excellent internship for a young writer or photographer.
Effective communications skill both oral and written
Applicants submit a resume with a cover letter indicating why you are interested in this internship and what you hope to gain from this experience. What do you hope to contribute to Whipple Company Store & Museum?
Resumes are due:April 25, 2017 Interns will be contacted and chosen by May 1st 2017
Internship begins June 1st 2017- August 13th 2017
any questions you may email joy@whipplecompanystore.com
Applications can be emailed to whipple@whipplecompanystore.com
Att: summer internship
You may also mail by post to 11631 Fort King rd Dade City Fl. 33525 att: Joy Lynn.
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