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NO INTERNSHIPS
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE – CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
INTRODUCTION
The National World War
II Museum’s internship or work-study program
is designed to give college students an opportunity
to complement their formal education with career-related
experiences. An internship refers to a variety of
programs which provide college students with practical
work experience as part of a formal education program
leading to a degree. An internship provides an extension
of classroom experience by integrating theory and
practice. Internships also build positive relationships
between colleges and universities and the Museum
while providing a valuable service to the community
and contributing to the educational process.
Museum internships are awarded to college juniors
and seniors and students entered in graduate programs.
Interns will work on departmental projects (curatorial,
administrative, or educational), and conduct gallery
tours and work at the Visitor Information Center.
Applicants should have a broad background in American
history, European history, Marketing, Human Resources,
Museum Studies, or background appropriate to the
department to which they are applying. Specific
duties depend upon the needs of the specific department.
TYPES OF PROGRAMS
The majority of programs will be short-term, just
one or two semesters in length and are available
throughout the year on a full or part-time basis.
The number of positions varies according to departmental
needs. Ways in which interns are utilized:
Assisting more experienced employees;
• Completing short-term assignments where adding
an additional full-time employee is not practical
or affordable;
• Assisting during peak visitation periods
or during special events;
• Acting as technical assistants under the
direction of a Museum staff member on such projects
as conducting literature searches, oral history
collection, archival organization, marketing projects,
website, database development and input, etc.;
• Assisting Museum staff in Development, Marketing,
and execution of educational programs and conferences.
STUDENT INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Adhere to Museum work hours, policies, and procedures
governing professional Museum staff behavior.
2. Log hours at the Museum with the Volunteer Coordinator.
3. Assume personal and professional responsibility
for his/her actions and activities.
4. Maintain professional relationships with Museum
employees, volunteers, vendors and visitors.
5. Work on applying knowledge acquired in the classroom
to real-world business situations.
6. Complete work assignments in a thorough, consistent,
and punctual manner.
7. Hold Museum information in confidence.
8. Provide the Internship Program Manager with periodic
progress reports.
9. Complete an Internship Evaluation Report on their
internship experiences and return form to the Internship
Program Manager.
INTERN ELIGIBILITY
& SELECTION
When selecting an intern, the Museum will try to
match its needs with the educational and professional
goals of the intern and the goals of the host college/university.
*Note* Please apply only to available internship
positions posted on this web site!*
HOW TO APPLY
There are no application forms. To be eligible for
consideration in the program, the applicant must
submit a typed application that includes the following:
- Internship for which applicant
would like to be considered
- Name, home and school
addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses
- Full resume of education
and employment
- Two academic recommendations
Official transcript(s) A separate list of relevant
courses taken
- Knowledge of foreign languages,
if any
- An essay or letter of
not more than 500 words describing the applicant’s
career goals, interest in museum work, and reasons
for applying
All documents should
be submitted in one envelope to the address below.
After an initial review of the applications, a small
number of students will be interviewed at the Museum
or via telephone if not attending school in the
New Orleans area. Applicants will not be accepted
without a personal interview. Candidates will be
advised as soon as possible with final notification
being mailed. Applicants of diverse backgrounds
are encouraged to apply.
Application materials for all internships must be
submitted to:
Internship Program
Manager
The National World War II Museum
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
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