Collections Intern

We are currently looking for a friendly and detail-oriented individual with experience related to Public History, Library Sciences, Museum Studies, Anthropology, or similar fields. 

The Collections Intern will play a pivotal role in the creation of the organization’s archives and collections. Working closely with the Site Manager and Curator, they will assist with inventorying, labeling, cataloging, rehousing, and digitization of the organization’s 2D and 3D objects. The Collections Intern will also assist with daily operations including tours of our historic lighthouses, ticket and merchandise sales, database and file management, research, and other duties as assigned by management team.  

Interested individuals should be open to working frequently with the public, providing excellent visitor experience and customer service. They should also be able to easily interact with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

This project is supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s Historical Archives and Records Care Grant, a program funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

Position Type: Non-Exempt; Part Time Seasonal (20 hours per week, June– August) 

Rate: $17.00/hour 

Reports to: Site Manager and Curator

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