PAID summer 2014 internship at the New York Historical Society. Due: 4/23.2014

https://www.nyhistory.org/education/internships/high-school-internships

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.

We are now accepting applications for the SUMMER 2014 Student Historian Program! See below for more information and application materials.

Upcoming Dates to Know:

Summer 2014 Program:

• Deadline: April 23, 2014
• Program dates: July 8–August 14, 2014, Tuesday–Thursday, 10 am–4 pm

Academic Year 2014-15 Program:

• Application available: September 2014
• Deadline: October 2014
• Program dates: November 2014-June 2015, Wednesdays from 4 pm-6:30 pm, plus occasional Friday hours.

Please note: Applicants must be available every day of the program.

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 a 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 social media accounts at the New-York Historical Society, including the 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.

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, visithttp://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/laborstandards/workprot/wp....

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 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 (accepted applicants are responsible for the cost of procuring any documentation related to seeking employment in the United States before their first day). For more information on required documents for employment, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf.

Application Information:
Note: The deadline for the 2014 Summer session is Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014.

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 first name_your last name”. The document can be e-mailed to hs.internships@nyhistory.org using the subject line “High School Internship Application.”
• The recommendation form must be completed by at least ONE recommender and emailed tohs.internships@nyhistory.org using the subject line “Recommendation for First Name Last Name.” One recommender must be a teacher; the other (optional) recommender may 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 for all application materials: 5 pm on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014. 

Applications that are not complete and submitted by 5 pm on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014 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 few weeks following the deadline. Thank you for your application!

Contact

If you have any questions about high school internships, please e-mail us at hs.internships@nyhistory.org.