Beginning this summer, the National Archives at Kansas City will host a new traveling exhibit from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda. The exhibit is presented by the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education and will be on display form June 24 through October 25, 2014. The archives are accepting intern applications for all or part of this time period. Training by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum the week of June 16 will start the internship, and interns will learn about museum education, outreach, and how to use social media to advance the work of history throughout their time with the exhibit. Potential activities include:

• assisting with primary source related workshops for students;
• leading visitors in hands-on museum activities;
• helping develop family programming;
• conducting research to identify documents for educational materials and programs;
• working with DocsTeach, the National Archives’ lesson-plan building website;
• supporting teacher workshop activities;
• writing blog posts;
• leading tours for special groups

Students majoring in history, education, political science, American studies, public history, museum studies, or a related field are a good match for this internship. Interns must enjoy working with people, understand historical methods, have excellent interpersonal skills, have strong writing skills, and be able to work in teams and independently.

Students who wish to apply should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a resume, 3) two letters of recommendation, and 3) college transcripts (does not need to be official). Materials should be sent to:

Mickey Ebert | 400 West Pershing Road | Kansas City, MO 64108
mickey.ebert@nara.gov | 816-268-8013

Applications will be received until the positions are full. Applications received by May 15 are guaranteed consideration; applications received after that date are accepted if space is available.