The Charlotte Museum of History

Internships

Collections Internship

Project Description:

Collections interns and volunteers assist with the processing of recent acquisitions and with our continuous effort to add to the documentation and upgrade the housing of our collection. This work may involve any of the following tasks:

writing of detailed physical descriptions of objects and archival materials
writing of detailed condition reports
scanning or digital photography to facilitate identification and documentation of condition
entry of information into our Past Perfect database
labeling and tagging of artifacts
physical inventory and documentation of location changes
cleaning of artifacts
rehousing of artifacts
cleaning of the Hezekiah Alexander House
assistance with exhibit mounting and installation
research to assist with cataloguing of artifacts

If the intern or volunteer is required to work on a specific project, or has a specific area of interest, we can design an appropriate experience. Projects may include work in the archives or in the library, work with a specific accession or type of object, digitization, research, re-housing; – there are many needs and opportunities here.

Hours:

Scheduling is extremely flexible – we recognize that schoolwork is the first priority for students and, within our normal office hours, we can accommodate any distribution of days and hours, as well as changes in schedule, as long as we are notified ahead of time and course requirements are met.

Compensation:

This is an unpaid internship.

Qualifications:

In order to do this work effectively, the ideal candidate will have the following:

good coordination and hand skills
excellent powers of observation
the ability to write clearly, concisely, and grammatically
knowledge of how to use basic computer programs, especially word processing and databases
familiarity with basic research methods and reporting
normal physical agility and ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds and climb a ladder*
honesty and a good work ethic
the ability to work independently
the sense to ask questions and seek help when necessary
flexibility and a sense of humor

*Inability to meet these physical requirements will not disqualify any candidate, merely influence what we ask them to do.


	Internships *Collections Internship* Project Description: Collections interns and volunteers assist with the processing of recent acquisitions and with our continuous effort to add to the documentation and upgrade the housing of our collection. This work may involve any of the following tasks: writing of detailed physical descriptions of objects and archival materials writing of detailed condition reports scanning or digital photography to facilitate identification and documentation of condition entry of information into our Past Perfect database labeling and tagging of artifacts physical inventory and documentation of location changes cleaning of artifacts rehousing of artifacts cleaning of the Hezekiah Alexander House assistance with exhibit mounting and installation research to assist with cataloguing of artifacts If the intern or volunteer is required to work on a specific project, or has a specific area of interest, we can design an appropriate experience. Projects may include work in the archives or in the library, work with a specific accession or type of object, digitization, research, re-housing; – there are many needs and opportunities here. Hours: Scheduling is extremely flexible – we recognize that schoolwork is the first priority for students and, within our normal office hours, we can accommodate any distribution of days and hours, as well as changes in schedule, as long as we are notified ahead of time and course requirements are met. Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Qualifications: In order to do this work effectively, the ideal candidate will have the following: good coordination and hand skills excellent powers of observation the ability to write clearly, concisely, and grammatically knowledge of how to use basic computer programs, especially word processing and databases familiarity with basic research methods and reporting normal physical agility and ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds and climb a ladder* honesty and a good work ethic the ability to work independently the sense to ask questions and seek help when necessary flexibility and a sense of humor *Inability to meet these physical requirements will not disqualify any candidate, merely influence what we ask them to do.