Nantucket Historical Association

"The Nantucket Historical Association's summer internship program allows a dynamic group of students with varied interests, strengths, and goals to immerse themselves in an outstanding educational and professional environment. Interns learn and work directly with professionals in a team-based, collaborative environment. Interns concentrate their work in one of four areas: Interpretation & Education, Outreach & Special Programs, Collections & Curatorial, and Historic Gardens. He/she should have experience working with the public and a degree or expected degree in American history and culture, education, humanities, museum studies, museum education, communications, marketing, horticulture, or a related field. Graduate students are preferred, although enrolled college students are welcome to apply. He/she should have demonstrated interest in museum programs, production, educatio! n, history and/or marketing; strong writing, research, organizational, interpersonal, communication and computer skills; familiarity with multimedia software a plus; and the ability to work both independently and in groups. A $2,500 stipend and housing will be offered. For more information on the NHA and the island of Nantucket, please visit our website at www.nha.org.