Intern - Museum Director (Summer)

the South Dakota State Government • Lake City, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Museum Director Intern works under the direction of the Park Manager and completes duties associated with serving as a museum director. The role involves working with campground hosts, campground attendants, volunteers, and the public to create museum displays, conduct research, develop educational programs, manage large events, maintain and restore artifacts, and maintain and restore buildings.

The intern also provides customer service through events, guided tours, classes, and checking items in and out using the POS system. The position involves interaction with the public during private and public events, and requires the ability to work both as part of a team and independently. This is a summer internship running May through August in Lake City.

Requirements

• Be a current part-time or full-time student taking at least six credit hours in the upcoming semester or the immediately preceding semester.
• Be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute when applying.
• By the start of the internship, have completed one year (nine months) of the chosen program.
• Be able to work as part of a team and independently.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants with junior or senior standing.
• Preference may be given to South Dakota residents.
• Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with campground hosts, campground attendants, volunteers, and the public to create museum displays.
• Conduct research and develop educational programs.
• Manage large events.
• Maintain and restore artifacts.
• Maintain and restore buildings.
• Provide customer service at events, guided tours, and classes.
• Check items in and out using the POS system.
• Interact with the public during private and public events.
• Work collaboratively with a team and independently.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed