2021 SUMMER INTERN POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Moon Randolph Homestead and the NMCDC seek one curatorial intern to provide support for the continued interpretation, preservation and outreach for the Moon-Randolph Homestead Historic District. This position will be exposed to the many facets of a community-based historic preservation program; organizing and archiving artifacts, creating and installing interpretive displays, outreach, and tour leading.
The intern will work in a collaborative setting through a partnership consisting of municipal agencies, Missoula City Parks & Recreation – Conservation Lands Management, City Planning - Historic Preservation Office, and the NMCDC, a nonprofit devoted to community development, and will work with an enthusiastic staff of preservation and conservation professionals.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Aid in archiving and organizing historic material and artifacts
Assist in curating meaningful displays
Assist the Moon-Randolph Caretakers in planning and leading community tours
ANCILLARY DUTIES
Attend Homestead Steering Committee meetings, and other meetings as appropriate
Assist with summer camps and hosting, fundraising and volunteer events, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in, or having recently graduated from a university program with an emphasis in historic preservation, history, architectural history, archeology, anthropology or a closely related field
Experience in curation, archiving, handling of artifacts and delicate documents, interpretation and museum studies
Strong writing skills and ability to interpret historic meaning and relevancy to the public
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to participate successfully as a member of team-based environment, work with and educate the public, and work independently
Self-starter with a demonstrated willingness to take initiative and follow-through
Applicant should be comfortable around children
Applicant should be comfortable working in a rural and natural setting, and must have the ability to perform some physical labor and hike up and down hills as needed
Some familiarity of western settlement, vernacular architecture and historic preservation process is preferred but not required
SUPERVISION: Position reports to the Caretakers who live on-site
DETAILS: $1,800 stipend for 160 hours of work
SERVICE DATES: 6/1/21 – mid August (some flexibility to accommodate college schedules and hours per week)
HOW TO APPLY: Email a cover letter, resume, contact information for two professional or academic references, as well as any questions to Katie Nelson at moonrandolph@gmail.com. Please explain your interest in the position, describe your educational background and work history, and discuss your qualifications for this internship.
APPLY BY MARCH 5, 2021
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: The Moon Randolph Homestead is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawful discriminate based upon race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin (ancestry), military status, religion, family status, or disability. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, interns, volunteers, visitors, students, and user groups.