The Harry S. Truman Library is seeking college interns to assist with their education programs. Interns will help provide an interactive museum learning experience to third graders through an educational program at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Mo. This short term paid intern opportunity is available February – April, 2016. The interns will lead groups of 3rd grade students (8/9 yrs old) and move students to stations in the museum galleries and work with students to complete tasks in those areas. The interns will assist students in finding clues and answers within the exhibits and respond to their questions.

The interns will be paid $12.50 an hour for a minimum of 100 hours and a maximum of 125 hours during late February to mid-April 2016. The hours will be during the work week, Monday through Thursday and are approximately 9:30am – 1:30pm. The days and hours worked each week may vary.

The deadline for applications is October 30, 2015.

Interviews will be conducted in November and interns notified shortly afterwards. The internship will start in mid-February, 2016.

For more information and a full internship job description email mark.adams@nara.gov

The American Royal Museum celebrates more than 115 years of the tradition and hard work that helped build Kansas City and the West. From the development of superior livestock breeds and agricultural products to the rough and tumble excitement of rodeo and the sweet smell of the World Series of Barbecue^® the history of the American Royal reflects the history of America’s move West.

Position Description:

This summer, the American Royal Museum is looking for one intern to assist in the digitization and cataloging of their collection. As necessary, the Collections Intern will support the American Royal Museum with other collection management projects.

Position Responsibilities:

• Enter accession and donor information for objects in the collection not already entered into the museum’s collections management database
• Update old records
• Correlate all items with correct paper and database files. If these files do not already exist, create said file
• Ensure all objects are properly marked with old and new accession numbers
• Digitally photograph or scan each object and add images
• Improve storage conditions where practical and note storage location for each object

Position Details:
Duration/Hours: 10 weeks; 20 hours per week; Federal holidays Pay: $2,000 stipend (before taxes) Start Date: June 1, 2015 (flexible)

Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or intended graduation with a focus in Museum Studies, History, or related field; Master’s degree preferred; strong attention to detail; ability to handle large workloads and meet deadlines; and ability to work well alone. Optional, but preferred: museum registration and/or inventory experience, as well as familiarity with Microsoft Access.

Application Deadline: May 15, 2015. Final selection will be made by May 28, 2015

Application Details: Send hard or electronic copy of a cover letter and resume to: The American Royal Museum c/o Kristie Larson, 1701 American Royal Ct., Kansas City, MO 64102 or KristieL@americanroyal.com. Questions about the position may be directed to: KristieL@americanroyal.com

The Museum of Osteopathic Medicine and the International Center for Osteopathic History are dedicated to preserving the heritage of osteopathic medicine. Its mission is to “preserve and promote the history and tenets of osteopathy through collections and research to a global audience”. The collection of over 80,000 artifacts traces the roots of osteopathy, beginning with its founder, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, and his establishment of the first osteopathic medical school in Kirksville, Missouri to its growth into a worldwide profession.

Position Description:
Assist the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine’s Registrar with inventory and cataloging the institution’s collection. As necessary, the Collections Intern will support the Registrar with other collection management projects.

Position Responsibilities:

• Enter accession and donor information for objects in the collection not already entered into the museum’s collections management software PastPerfect
• Update old records already in PastPerfect
• Correlate all items with correct paper and database files. If these files do not already exist, create said file
• Ensure all objects are properly marked with old and new accession numbers
• Digitally photograph or scan each object and add images to PastPerfect
• Improve storage conditions where practical and note storage location for each object in PastPerfect

Position Details:
Duration/Hours: 24 weeks; 35 hours per week; Federal holidays and vacation days Pay: $6,000 stipend (before taxes) Start Date: May 18th, 2015 (flexible)

Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or intended graduation with a focus in Museum Studies, History, or related field; Master’s degree preferred; strong attention to detail; ability to handle large workloads and meet deadlines; and ability to work well alone and in a group. Optional, but preferred: museum registration and/or inventory experience, as well as familiarity with PastPerfect collections management software.

Application Deadline: March 9th, 2015. Final selection will be made by April 3rd, 2015. 1

Application Details: Send hard or electronic copy of a cover letter and resume to: The Museum of Osteopathic Medicine Attn: Anna Mullen Museum of Osteopathic Medicine 800 West Jefferson Kirksville, MO 63501 amullen@atsu.edu Questions about the position may be directed to: amullen@atsu.edu