Department:
Museum Program
Responsibilities:
Old Sturbridge Village seeks a college student or recent graduate interested in gaining direct hands-on experience with development of a sustainable agriculture program. The intern will work under the supervision of the museum's coordinator of agriculture to develop potential programs for the public around sustainable agriculture that may include heritage breed animals, heirloom apple trees, heirloom vegetables, Farm to School program and a farmer’s market. Interns' duties may be designed around their experience, education, and interests, but first and foremost, based on the Museum Program department's needs. Orientation to the museum and specific training to complete the tasks will be provided. The intern will have the opportunity to experience the workings of New England's largest outdoor history museum.
The intern may opt to work additional days as a costumed historian, if so desired and opportunities exist, to expand the scope and depth of the experience.
The internship is offered for academic credit and is not paid. The selection process will be competitive, with preference given to students or recent graduates with previous experience with sustainable agriculture programs. Interested applicants submit a written application and are interviewed (by phone or in person).
Hours:
The internship is available for the summer session only, for ten weeks from June 3 - August 11. The intern will work three days a week, on a regular schedule established with the intern’s supervisor. The work day is from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
