TMH Apprentice Exhibitor

MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY•St. Louis, MO

48d•$15 - $15•Hybrid

About The Position

Teen Historian Apprentices work as a team of eight to plan and create a variety of creative public history projects. Using the resources of the Missouri Historical Society, they conduct research on topics they care about and are given a high level of ownership over complex projects that work to fulfill MHS’s mission and reach the broader St. Louis community. Apprentices participate in regular professional development workshops to gain the skills necessary to successfully execute the projects they are working on.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in high school and be in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade
Strong interest in history, the St. Louis region, and civic engagement
Familiarity with the Missouri Historical Society and Teens Make History is a plus
Willingness to grow and accept feedback
Ability to work in a team
Adaptability
Responsibility
Time management
Effective written and verbal communication
Email and word processing (Google Drive and Google Docs)

Responsibilities

Conducts research, writes content, and develops public history projects in collaboration with fellow Teen Historian Apprentices.
Uses primary and secondary source material for research.
Brainstorms and identifies content for inclusion in projects.
Creates digital content for the Missouri Historical Society’s website and social media accounts.
Plans and conducts interpretive programming for the public.
Develops material for other projects as needed.
Conducts regular check-ins with supervisor.
Fills out two written self-evaluations each year.
Attends regular professional development workshops during the school year.
Attends occasional fields trips to museums and cultural institutions.
Attends occasional off-site meetings, including See STL walking tours.
Speaks with museum leadership and program donors as needed.
Informs peers, teachers, and others about Teens Make History programs.
Reviews applications for the STL Changemakers program and provides input on summer curriculum.
Assists with other programs and events as needed.