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Internship at Door County Historical Society

Door County Historical Society
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This internship is not exclusive to history majors!

The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) is seeking interns to assist with the busy tourist season at Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Fish Creek and the Heritage Village in Sturgeon Bay.

Turn knowledge gained in the classroom into hands-on experience in a museum setting. This experience will provide learning beyond textbooks and add valued accomplishments to your resume. Duties will vary depending on your interests and strengths, but can include marketing, social media, customer relations, exhibit design, collections management, programming, data entry, event planning, historic preservation, fundraising, and grant writing.

We are committed to providing opportunities for you to develop skills and in return you will play a vital role in helping us reach our goals. This includes expanding our services, increasing our attendance, and reaching further into our community. We will work to create an environment that is conducive to working and learning. Our Executive Director will provide direct supervision and meet with you on a scheduled basis.

Qualifications

  • Honest, dependable, and proactive
  • Effective communicator
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently
  • Strong writing skills
  • CatalogIt  (experience with or desire to learn)
  • Public speaking
  • Proficient in Google platform, Canva, and CRM software

Opportunity

  • Immersive experience in an established non-profit
  • Develop career-specific skills and experience
  • Plan and help execute exhibits and programs
  • Document  and catalog collections
  • Facility care for ten historic buildings and multiple exhibits
  • Daily operation of historic facilities

Particulars

  • Commitment is for Summer/Fall 2025
  • Beginning and end dates are flexible
  • 35 - 40 hours/week
  • Hourly wage of $15/hour
  • Located in beautiful Door County
  • Housing is not provided
  • Reliable transportation is required
  • Adhere to policies and expectations of the DCHS
  • Work professionally at all times
  • Strive toward higher levels of personal and professional growth
  • Complete and submit assignments following guidelines