The Mesa Historical Society and Museum is now accepting applications for Fall 2009 internships.

Interns should be current (or recently graduated) undergraduate students majoring in history, art history, museum or library studies, or a related field. Other majors with significant interest in museum work may also be considered.

Internships are unpaid. Intern hours and schedules are flexible to meet the needs of students and academic credit requirements, although interns are expected to work at least 4 hours per week for a minimum of ten weeks. Interns are not required to seek academic credit, although they can.

Fall interns will focus on collections management and registration duties, although opportunities to help with other aspects of museum operations (including communications, marketing, technology, event planning, etc.) can be arranged. Please contact info@mesahistoricalmuseum.org for more information.

To apply, send resume and letter of interest detailing availability, total or weekly numbers of hours requested/required, and area of specific interest, if any. We have a rolling deadline, and accept applications until internship positions are filled. We are happy to work with college or university departments for interns to receive academic credit, and have in the past had interns from Arizona State University, Mesa Community College, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona. Applications may be sent via email to info@mesahistoricalmuseum.org or by mail to:
Mesa Historical Museum
Attn: Internships
PO Box 582
Mesa, AZ 85211

About the Mesa Historical Museum:
The Mesa Historical Society was founded as a non-profit entity in 1966, situated on over 4 acres in the heart of Mesa's historic Lehi neighborhood. In addition to more than 80,000 objects in its collection, the Museum makes its home in the oldest standing school building in the East Valley, recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is the recent recipient of the American Association of State and Local History Award of Excellence and the Museum Association of Arizona‘s Award of Excellence.