*Summer Internship
- Employer
- Washington and Lee University
- Location
- Lexington, VA
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location:
Lexington, VA
Open Date:
Mar 1, 2019
Close Date:
Mar 29, 2019
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Department of University Collections of Art and History is offering an eight week paid summer internship to currently enrolled or 2019 graduates of Washington & Lee University.
The program will provide students with an introduction to basic museum policies and practices through hands on experience with the collection including: accessioning, cataloging, proper storage methods, research, database management, and loans. We hope that after eight weeks, students will leave the program with a basic understanding of the major curatorial and administrative issues all museums face, regardless of the different types of collections they possess.
STATUS: Part-time, without benefits
WORK HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
FLSA: Non-Exempt
MINIMUM PAY: $9.50
ESSENTIAL AND RELATED FUNCTIONS
Complete campus art inventory, research items within the collection, on-line exhibitions and art moves throughout campus
Interns must follow specific dress codes around campus and when visiting other institutions, learning the value of appearance and representing an organization. They will be responsible for attendance and communicating time off.
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled or 2019 graduates of Washington & Lee University. A knowledge of and an appreciation for art/art history/history and a demonstrated ability in paying attention to details. Ability to work well with staff throughout the organization is essential.
Application Instructions:
When applying online to this position, you will be required to upload the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript, Writing Sample
Organization
About W&L
Washington and Lee University is a nationally ranked, private liberal arts institution located in
Lexington, Virginia. W&L integrates the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts
curriculum with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism, and
a graduate School of Law. Our academic units are strengthened by meaningful collaborations,
all in the service of the university’s mission.
With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,860, our small size enables students to
find mentors and develop personal relationships across campus. W&L is committed to
institutional citizenship. We regard liberal arts education as an important public good, of value
not only to our students and alumni, but also to the larger communities in which we live.
Our Mission
W&L provides a liberal arts education that develops students’ capacity to think freely, critically,
and humanely and to conduct themselves with honor, integrity, and civility. Graduates will be
prepared for lifelong learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others,
and engaged citizenship in a global and diverse society.
Our Community
W&L is the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. and is located in the scenic
Shenandoah Valley. We are a modern university located on a beautiful and historically
significant campus.
Our most valuable asset is the quality of our vibrant and welcoming community. Our faculty are
devoted teachers and scholars who uphold the highest academic standards and take a personal
interest in the lives of their students. Our staff takes pride in knowing that each individual
makes important contributions to the success of the university. Our alumni are extraordinarily
loyal and generous to their alma mater.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion affirms that diverse perspectives and
backgrounds enhance our community. The university is committed to the recruitment,
enrichment, and retention of faculty and staff who embody many experiences, cultures, points
of view, interests, and identities.
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