Narramissic Summer Intern/Caretaker
In 2010 the Narramissic Summer Intern will be responsible for helping to develop special tours and exhibits during June, and for staffing the house during regular open hours in July and August. Duties include conducting guided tours of the house and outbuildings, which involves enforcing policies and procedures regarding personal safety and the security of the collections, taking care of a small gift shop, performing light housekeeping and maintenance duties, and assisting with workshops and special events. Since visitation during the week is generally low, interns are also encouraged to undertake another project. This usually involves the on-going task of cataloging the extensive collection of artifacts associated with the house, although other projects may be designed according to the intern’s interests and experience, and institutional needs. In 2010 the intern/caretaker will be an integral part of the society's grant-funded program "Cradle to Grave," which will present the full life cycle of a 19th-century farm family with special tours and programs. The society will provide professional training and supervision, living quarters in the house, and a stipend of $500 per month from June-August. The intern/caretaker will be expected to work 20 hours per week, including weekends.
Museum/Archives Intern: Collections Assistant
Internships are also available at the Museum and Archives on Gibbs Avenue in Bridgton. These positions involve cataloging object and/or archival collections, scanning photographs and documents, and other collections-related tasks. Specific projects may be designed depending on the intern’s interests and experience, and institutional needs. Interns will learn procedures for proper handling, housing, describing, and cataloging collections.
Particularly during the summer, interns may also be responsible for helping to staff the facility, which involves greeting visitors, politely enforcing policies and procedures regarding personal safety and the security of the collections, conducting tours, answering questions, and assisting researchers. Professional training and supervision will be provided. Unfortunately, budgetary constraints currently rule out the provision of a stipend. Hours to be arranged, minimum 3-4 hours per week, depending on the duration of the internship.
For more information or to apply to the internship program, please visit our Contact page.