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Fort Bend County Museum Association - 2013 Fall Internship
The Fort Bend County Museum Association (FBCMA) announces a fall
internship opening for 2013 (staff will work with candidate on timeframe). The
FBCMA operates the Fort Bend County Museum and the George Ranch Historical
Park. Candidate will have the chance to assist with projects (collections care,
exhibition development, interpretation research and facilitation, planning and
presentation of educational programming, visitor services, special event
coordination, marketing, and evaluation of programs and services) for an accredited
organization that operates a traditional county museum, a historic house museum
and a major outdoor living history museum. Work will primarily take place at
the George Ranch Historical Park but may extend to other sites.
Preferred Candidate: Will
be a graduate candidate in museum studies or public history from an accredited
institution, with a focus/interest in collections management, museum education
or museum exhibition. Experience working in museums preferred. Undergraduate
candidates will be considered only if no graduate candidate is identified. The
FBCMA would prefer to run the internship over the fall session, roughly from July
through early December (some flexibility is possible in scheduling). FBCMA Chief
Curator will work with candidate to establish course credit and meet
appropriate requirements.
Work Week: Approximately 40
hours per week, M-F, with weekend work possible
Compensation:
Housing will be provided at the George Ranch Historical Park. A $100/wk stipend
is also available.
Deadline: Open until filled.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, current resume
or CV, and 3 references to:
Chris Godbold, Chief
Curator
George Ranch Historical
Park
PO Box 1248
Richmond, TX 77406
For additional information, email cgodbold@fortbendmuseum.org.
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