Western States Internship to support Mount Vernon Teacher Programs at Washington’s Mount Vernon
Job Title: Intern
Salary: $11/hr
Note: Intern must reside in one of the 5 states (Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana or Alaska) in the initiative.
Background
The Education and Guest Services Division provides meaningful learning opportunities for Mount Vernon’s one million annual onsite visitors and students in classrooms around the country. Through a diverse portfolio of interpretive experiences, engaging programs, and online resources, we expand each learner’s understanding of, and appreciation for, George Washington and the revolutionary world in which he lived.
Mount Vernon will be developing teaching resources and hosting a series of teacher workshops in five northwestern states (Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska) to connect our institution’s mission effectively with students and educators there.
Intern must reside in one of the 5 states (Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana or Alaska) in the initiative.
Position-Specific Responsibilities (prioritized based on the interests of the applicant):
- Review and select education resources from Mount Vernon and partner organizations to highlight at the PD training sessions.
- Create a rubric to assess the value of Mount Vernon’s resources for the needs of students in northwestern states
- Create promotional materials for Professional Development sessions
- Attend to support one or more regional workshops
- Prepare one professional development activity to present to teachers at a digital or onsite session
- Attend project-related meetings with Mount Vernon staff
Requirements
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Interest and/or experience in education, public history, American studies, Indigenous studies, Leadership studies, museum studies, museum education, history, or another related field.
• Candidates in pursuit of or recently completed either a bachelor’s or Master’s degree will be considered
• Demonstrated success contributing to team-based projects
• Ability to socially engage with teachers during professional development sessions
Special Requirements:
• Internship runs between January and May 2023 and culminates in the Alaska Teachers workshop in Anchorage. Internship can be either part-time or full-time. • The successful candidate will be able to work remotely for this internship and meet regularly via video conference platform.
• One round-trip to Mount Vernon is included in internship acceptance and may be used to conduct a portion of this internship onsite, where an office set-up will be provided at Mount Vernon during that time. Housing will not be provided for onsite internship.
• The pay rate of $11 demands that this internship is a mutually beneficial experience and advances the intern’s education and professional career.
How to Apply:
Use our online application system to apply for the position. Applicants may also choose to apply using Indeed.
Please be prepared to submit a cover letter, resume, and college transcripts. Since an internship is meant as a learning experience, cover letters should focus on how the internship would help you in your career development, in addition to your qualifications. Specifically, please emphasize:
• Why are you interested in this particular job/internship, including specific projects
• How this internship will contribute to your long-term career goals
• How this internship will fill gaps in your resume and/or how it will complement previous experience and education
Division Background
The Education and Guest Services Division provides meaningful learning opportunities for Mount Vernon’s one million annual onsite visitors and students in classrooms around the country. Through a diverse portfolio of interpretive experiences, engaging programs, and online resources, we expand each learner’s understanding of, and appreciation for, George Washington and the revolutionary world in which he lived.
The Education and Guest Services team is composed of the Interpretation, Historic Trades, Guest Services, and Learning Departments. In sum total this group is comprised of more than 150 full- and part-time staff members who connect Mount Vernon’s mission to a variety of audiences using onsite and offsite programming and physical and digital projects.
Division-Wide Principles:
Exceed audience learning expectations and ensure a level of access in which everyone is welcome. Be friendly, respectful, engaging, and flexible. Always remember that this visit may be their first and only.
Encourage a meaningful appreciation of George Washington and the world in which he lived. Ensure that his legacies connect to the world our audiences live in today.
Engage yourself in the mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association – take responsibility for your continued development and commit to collaboration. Care for your colleagues and be proud of what we accomplish together.
All staff, volunteers, and contractors must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Mount Vernon is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Mount Vernon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.