The Montana Heritage Commission is seeking two students for its Summer/Fall 2009 Collections Internship. Primary duties & responsibilities in historic Virginia City are to assist in the identification, moving and cataloging of the sites artifact collections. Tasks may include: documenting the location and physical condition of artifacts; aiding in assessing conservation needs; moving and handling artifacts; preparing and maintaining permanent collections records such as computer catalog records and object files; researching provenance of historic objects; preparing historic objects for storage and/or exhibition. Because of the nature of the sites, the Intern may come into frequent contact with the general visiting public and must be personable and willing to answer questions.

The successful candidates will be expected to work an average of 40 hours a week for a period of 12-15 weeks between May 1 and December 31, 2009. The Collections Intern is required to be completing an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the following fields: Public history, museum studies, history, anthropology, American Studies or related. Experience in handling historic objects and familiarity with Chenhalls nomenclature preferred, as well as basic knowledge of Microsoft programs and Past Perfect software.

Additional Information: The Collections Internship is a paid position, $10.40/hour plus workers comp. insurance. The Interns report to the Curator of Collections, and must be willing to work in buildings that are without electricity or other environmental controls. He/She must be able to lift and securely carry artifacts of variable sizes, be able to work on a ladder, and may be required to use hand or power tools as well as specialized cleaning appliances and tools. For more information regarding Virginia City visit, www.virginiacitymt.com.

Closing date is April 17, 2009.