Applications accepted until Friday, February 2, 2024, at 11:59 pm eastern.  You MUST apply on our website using the link provided to be considered for this position.

THE POSITION

Are you exploring the field of public history and looking for some real-world experience? The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Keystone Internship Program provides opportunities to pursue your professional growth and contribute to sharing Pennsylvania's rich heritage with the public. The Keystone Internship will be between 225-300 hours and last 10 weeks between May 13, 2024 and August 23, 2024.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

For over 80 years, Drake Well Museum and Park has preserved and interpreted the site of the Drake Well, chronicling the birth and development of the petroleum industry in Pennsylvania, as well as its growth into a global enterprise. Visitors to the museum's 240-acre site enjoy a board-for-board replica of Drake's engine house built around the National Historic Landmark well, an operating central power oil lease, a standard drilling rig, 12,000 square feet of interior exhibits, and the largest artifact and archival collection focused on the birth of the modern petroleum industry and its growth in Pennsylvania in the 20th century. Drake Well Museum and Park also offers an abundance of year-round recreational opportunities, including paved bike trails, delayed harvest fly fishing in Oil Creek, modern picnic facilities, hiking trails, and a neighboring 9,000-acre state park.

The Keystone Intern will be introduced to and trained in many of the basic tasks in the Curatorial Department. The intern should enjoy detail-oriented work and have an interest in museums and conservation issues; research skills are valuable. The intern will perform various curatorial activities from inventory, cataloging, and photo documentation, to artifact care and maintenance. The intern may also assist with research requests. Computer skills and experience with databases is a plus, but training is available. Towards the end of the internship, typically one piece of independent research and writing, relating to the collections, may also be assigned.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Internship (temporary part-time) 
• Work hours are flexible and will be finalized between selected interns and their supervisor.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.  
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

*QUALIFICATIONS Internship Requirements:  *

• You must be currently enrolled, or will be enrolled in a college or university full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program by the start of the internship.
• You must be in good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher).

*Additional Requirements:  *

• You must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.   
• You must currently be enrolled, or will be enrolled at a college or university undergraduate or graduate program for the Summer 2024 or Fall 2024 academic term by the start of the internship.
• You must be able to work in or commute to Titusville, Pennsylvania.
• You must be currently majoring, minoring, or have a concentration in History, Public History, Museum studies, or Library and Information Sciences.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

*Preferred Qualification (not required):  *

• Have work, academic, or volunteer experience. 

*Legal Requirement:  *

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will *not *be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• *Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position. *

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.   The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.    

How to apply:

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