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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Museum Education Assistant Internship in Des Moines, Iowa
Museum Education Assistant Internship
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Museum Education Assistant Internship
Salary
$15.00 Hourly
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Internship
Agency
259 Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
Job Number
23-03112
Closing
4/7/2023 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Susan Kloewer - susan.kloewer@iowa.gov
To Apply
To be considered, all applicants must include a cover letter and resume along with the online application.
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Job Description
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has an internship opening for a Museum Education Assistant.
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs is a state agency with oversight of the following areas: the State Historical Society of Iowa, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Iowa Arts Council, Produce Iowa - State Office of Film and Media Production, and beginning in 2020, the state’s interim Humanities Council. Together, these divisions strive to fulfill the
mission to empower Iowans to build and sustain culturally vibrant communities by connecting to the people, places and points of pride that define our state. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a library or archives within am arts, cultural or humanities institutions.www.iowaculture.gov
Internship Purpose and Goals
To assist the State Historical Museum of Iowa museum education team with educational programming, including but not limited to developing educational materials for National History Day in Iowa and assisting with creating and leading programs throughout the summer semester.
Description of work:
Intern will work a hybrid schedule, and will come to the State Historical Museum of Iowa to help with programming in-person: June 12-16, June 28, July 12, 2023.
Assist with in-person workshops and day camps including Junior Curator Day Camp, Innovative Iowans and Young Writers Workshop.
Conduct research to assist with creating educational materials for National History Day in Iowa.
Help create and develop digital educational programs and events for a variety of different audiences.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Pursuing a degree in history, education, or related field of study in museum studies or the humanities. Have an interest in education and museums. Must conduct oneself in a mature/professional manner and be able to work accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision. Ability to lift 40 lbs., and use step ladders.
This is a non-merit internship position with the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants for positions in this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution, as determined by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/AdministrativeIntern-00705.pdf) .
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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
259 Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
Address
600 E Locust St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
https://iowaculture.gov/
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