Two Paid Internships in Central Illinois - Decatur, IL

[Brent Wielt]

Position Title: Two Paid Internships in Central Illinois
Job Category: Internship
Employer Name: Macon County Conservation District
Salary Range: $8.50/hour for 40 hours/week. Interns receive a $250 monthly housing stipend.
Street Address: 3939 Nearing Lane
City, State, Country: Decatur, IL
Postal Code: 62521 [Map It!]
Contact Name: Brent Wielt
Contact E-Mail Address: bwielt@maconcountyconservation.org
Contact Phone Number: 217-423-7708
Contact Fax Number: 217-423-2837
Contact Website: Macon County Conservation District | Decatur, Illinois | Internships | Job Opportunity | Jobs
Deadline to Apply: March 9, 2012 by 5:00 p.m.

Position Description/Responsiblities:
Interpretation---The interns will assist in the third person interpretation of Homestead Prairie Farm. The main feature is the Trobaugh-Good House which is listed on the National Register. The duties include working with staff and volunteers to provide tours and history programs for the general public during regular weekend hours and also for schools and other groups by appointment either on-site or as outreach. There are no farm animals and no animal care duties.

Youth Programs---The interns will co-manage one Pioneer Adventure Summer Day Camp and two Junior Pioneer Adventure Summer Day Camps. Each of the 3 camps meet for 3 hours on a different weekday morning for 6 weeks. Each camp is limited to 12 children so camper to staff ratio is 6:1. Campers will range in age from K – 6th grade. In addition, some single day history camps may be offered.

Collections/Exhibits: The interns will help with traveling exhibits, assist in collections processing and inventory and with recordkeeping of reproduction period clothing worn by staff and volunteers for tours and programs.

Research/Educational/Administrative-----The interns will assist with research projects, newsletter duties, volunteer management, special events, some housekeeping/maintenance duties for the historic site and purchasing.

Desired Qualifications:
Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree or higher degree by May 2012. Fields of study desired include history, museum studies or related fields.

Application process:
Request application and return it along with 2 writing samples of at least 3 pages each, a resume and official college transcripts by 5:00 PM on March 9, 2012.

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