Our open internship opportunities for the 2020 Fall semester are listed below.
Visitor Services Management Intern
Semester: Fall 2020
Hours Per Week: 20+, schedule will include working remotely.
Course credit subject to approval. Non-compensated
Summary:
This internship is an opportunity to gain visitor services and management experience at a small museum on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. The intern will work directly with full time staff, but will have the opportunity to work independently and manage projects. The intern’s projects will directly impact visitors’ experience as well as daily operations and revenue. Applicants should have an interest or background in business, tourism, or other related fields.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and organize museum gift shop, including daily cash reconciliation
- Engage museum visitors to promote admissions, memberships, donations, and sales
- Conduct survey and observational research regarding guest experience and engagement
- Create and implement methods for increasing visitation and gift shop sales
- Create, analyze, and present daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports
- Provide outstanding customer service to all museum visitors and guests.
- Assist with museum special events as needed.
- 20+ weekly onsite hours are required for this internship.
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing
- Be flexible, well organized, and able to multi-task
- Be a creative thinker, not afraid to offer up ideas
- Be willing to handle cash and credit card transactions in a retail environment
Apply With:
- Thoughtful Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three References
Send to: William Hazel, Executive Director, william@vbsrm.org
Research & Exhibitions Curatorial Intern
Semester: Fall 2020
Hours Per Week: 20+, schedule will include working remotely.
Course credit subject to approval. Non-compensated.
Summary:
The intern will be responsible for researching and creating content for new online educational exhibits. You will gain experience working with portions of the museum’s archival collections. The intern will also research and produce a new exhibit for the museum’s galleries. This internship will provide an excellent look into archival management and the types of historical research done at a small museums. This will include gaining experience in museum exhibit design.
Responsibilities:
- Research and content creation for online, virtual educational exhibits
- Researching a specific time period or event in Virginia Beach history to create a new exhibit – Intern will have the ability to choose their own project
- Examine primary documents such as newspapers, photographs, and museum archives
- Summarize findings in an engaging and succinct way for museum visitors
- Assist in design and development of online and physical gallery exhibitions
- 20+ weekly hours are required for this internship.
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing
- Be flexible, well organized, and able to multi-task
- Be a creative thinker, not afraid to offer up ideas
- Be willing to lead tour groups for a variety of audiences
Apply With:
- Thoughtful Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three References
Send to: William Hazel, Executive Director, william@vbsrm.org
Education and Programs Intern
Semester: Fall 2020
Hours Per Week: 20+, schedule will include working remotely.
Course credit subject to approval. Non-compensated.
Summary:
This internship is an opportunity to gain experience designing, supporting, and leading programs and tours at a small museum. Tour development will include virtual web based projects. The intern will work directly with full time staff, but will have the opportunity to work independently and manage projects. The intern’s projects will directly impact the way visitors and community members experience the museum. Applicants should have an interest or background in history, education, museum studies, theatre, art history, or other related fields.
Responsibilities:
- Create online, virtual educational tours
- Create family friendly activities such as coloring books, scavenger hunts, etc, that can be downloaded from the website
- Welcome and engage visitors in the galleries
- Lead tours and programs for school-aged, intergenerational, and adult audiences
- Develop and implement tours and programs for a variety of audiences
- Create participatory, informal gallery activities
- 20+ weekly hours are required for this internship.
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing
- Be flexible, well organized, and able to multi-task
- Be a creative thinker, not afraid to offer up ideas
- Be willing to lead tour groups for a variety of audiences
Apply With:
- Thoughtful Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three References
Send to: William Hazel, Executive Director, william@vbsrm.org
Information Technology & Website Intern
Semester: Fall 2020
Hours Per Week: 20+, schedule will include working remotely.
Course credit subject to approval. Non-compensated.
Summary:
This internship is an opportunity to gain experience designing, supporting, and developing WordPress based web applications at a small museum. The intern will work directly with full time staff, but will have the opportunity to work independently and manage projects. The intern’s projects will directly impact the way visitors and community members experience the museum. Applicants should have an interest or background in website & digital development.
Responsibilities:
- Further develop and enhance museum’s website
- Enhance website SEO & further develop Google Analytics reporting
- Assist in creating online tour reservation platform
- Develop online e-commerce for museum store
- 20+ weekly hours are required for this internship.
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing
- Be flexible, well organized, and able to multi-task
- Be a creative thinker, not afraid to offer up ideas
- Have a strong desire to expand website knowledge and abilities
Apply With:
- Thoughtful Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three References
Send to: William Hazel, Executive Director, william@vbsrm.org
“I figured out that a small museum is the place for me.”
“This internship has motivated me even more to pursue a career in the archives. It has given me the confidence and knowledge that will guide me during the application process for grad school.”
“This internship made me realize how precious and powerful our history is. It also deepened my love for writing.”
“I loved this internship! I got even more experience in a variety of museum operations and programs than I expected. This internship really stands apart from others because they give interns duties and tasks with responsibility.”
“I got to apply skills I’ve learned throughout my training to a business outside of school.”
“This internship has helped me become more confident and has deepened my love of the public history field.”
“I truly enjoyed working with everyone involved with the museum and this experience has provided me with many new skills.”
“It was awesome to be a part of a business that was not only super flexible with my professional pursuits but also so helpful!”