Museum Internship Application

Heritage Museum Internship Application

Our mission is to collect and share the natural history and diverse cultural heritage of the river community of Independence.
In addition to this application form, all applicants must include a resume and one letter of recommendation.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
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Email*
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Preferred Pronoun*

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I acknowledge that volunteers and interns must be able to provide their own transportation (if needed) and may be required to complete and pass a criminal background check.*

I approve that the City may run a criminal background checkI do not approve the City to run a criminal background check
Birthdate*

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Driver's License #*
Signature*

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Printed Name*

First NameLast Name

Availability*

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Prefered Start Date*

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Date
Internship Areas of Focus*

Conservation: Assist with scientific research, hands-on treatments, and preventative conservation of artifacts.Curatorship: Assist with research, documentation, and other activities related to the acquisition, exhibition, and interpretation of artifacts.Digital Projects: Assist in the development of databases and electronic resources, digitization of collections, or other digital projects.Museum Education: Assist with education programs designed for school, community, teen, and adult groups.

Recommendation Letter

Letter can be from a current or former teacher, guidance counselor, mentor, supervisor, employer, co-worker, religious leader, or coach. You may submit up to TWO additional letters of recommendation. Letters cannot be written by relatives. Letters must include name, email, phone number and relationship to applicant as well as answers to the questions below:
- What characteristics, both personal and academic, will make this candidate stand out?
- What would you consider to be the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses, including concerns about the ability or motivation of the applicant?
- Please describe why you think this candidate asked you to speak on their behalf.
Submission Packet Checklist

Museum ApplicationResumeAt least ONE Recommendation Letter
Resume*

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Letter(s) of Recommendation*

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If you have questions or concerns please email the Museum Manager, Natascha Adams: nadams@ci.independence.or.us or call the museum (503) 838 - 4989.

Applicants agree to be available for the duration of the internship period and complete their agreed upon hours.

This is an unpaid internship with no expectation of compensation. The internship does not entitle, nor guarantee, the intern employment at the conclusion of the internship.

The Heritage Museum will work with the intern to complete all necessary forms to receive credit, but the intern is responsible for making all appropriate arrangements with their school.
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Heritage Museum Internship Application