PAID. New York Historical Society Internship for rising 10th, 11th, 12th graders! DUE: MAY 17, 2013

PAID.  New York Historical Society Internship
https://www.nyhistory.org/education/students/internships/high-school-internships
DUE: MAY 17, 2013

Interested in a unique, hands-on experience at the oldest museum in New York? The New-York Historical Society offers two sessions of the Student Historian Internship Program each year (Academic Year and Summer).

The Student Historian High School Internship Program is designed for students in grades 10, 11, and 12 in the tri-state area. The Student Historian program is a comprehensive internship and youth development program that provides students with vocational and academic training, public speaking and leadership skills, and an increased understanding of American art and history. Through object- and inquiry-based learning, students broaden their academic perspective, increase their confidence in professional settings, and enhance their knowledge of fulfilling careers in the museum world.

Participation includes:

• Researching art, artifacts, and documents from New-York Historical's collections to create resources for museum visitors and the New-York Historical Society website, with particular focus on New York State U.S. History & Government Regents Exam review materials during the academic year.
• Training to work with diverse audiences as facilitators in the museum galleries and the DiMenna Children’s History Museum.
• Contributing to and maintaining the New-York Historical Society Student Historian blog.
• Assisting with public programs, family programs, and other special events at the New-York Historical Society.
• Meeting with experts from the museum and library departments to discuss both the museum’s collections and career options.
• Visiting other museums and cultural institutions throughout New York City.

We are now accepting applications for the Summer 2013 Student Historian Program! The program is 6 weeks and accepted participants will meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am-4:45pm beginning Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 and continuing through Thursday, August 15th, 2013. Applicants must be available every day of the program.
Application Information:
Note: The deadline for the 2013 Summer session is Friday, May 17th, 2013.
The New-York Historical Society Student Historian Program is open to students who meet ALL of the following qualifications:

• You are currently enrolled in grades 10, 11 or 12 in a high school in the tri-state area.
• You have the consent of your parent/guardian to apply for this program.
• You have (or can obtain by the start of the program) valid working papers. For complete information about obtaining working papers, visit http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/laborstandards/workprot/wp....

To apply, the following must be submitted:

• The application form should be typed by the applicant and saved as a Word document or .pdf file, named “your last name_your first name”. The document can be e-mailed to hs.internships@nyhistory.org using the subject line “High School Internship Application.”
• The recommendation form should be completed by at least ONE recommender and emailed to hs.internships@nyhistory.org using the subject line “Recommendation for First Name Last Name.” Your recommender must be a teacher; the other could be a second teacher or another adult outside of your family who knows you well (supervisor, mentor, etc.). Please direct your recommenders to https://www.nyhistory.org/education/internships/high-school-internships to download this recommendation form.

Deadline: May 17th, 2013 at 5 pm.
Applications that are not complete and submitted by 5 pm on Friday, May 17th, 2013 will not be accepted. If you do not have a computer at home, please plan ahead to use one at school or at your local public library. Applicants being considered for the internship will be contacted for a group interview in the following few weeks. Thank you for your application!

Contact

If you have any questions about high school internships, please e-mail us at hs.internships@nyhistory.org.
Paid internships may be offered to interns who are eligible for free or reduced lunch at school. All applicants attending NYC high schools will be considered for this opportunity. Please be sure to specify on your application if you are eligible for free or reduced lunch, or other financial aid programs, at your school. Unpaid internships will be provided for all other accepted students, with the option to receive community service hours or school credit.
Students offered paid internships must have all documents necessary to be employed in the United States for the duration of the internship (applicants are responsible for the cost of procuring any documentation related to seeking employment in the United States). For more information on required documents for employment, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf.