Internship
Opportunities

We are currently accepting applications for internships in:

Web
Help produce new initiatives and maintain all aspects of Plimoth's on-line presence. Applicants should be familiar with Dreamwever, HTML and CSS. XML, PHP, and Flash experience a bonus.

Media and Production
Be part of the process. Make spots, Vlogs, and feature films. Deliver on DVD, web, and to a state-of-the-art digital theater. Applicants should have experience in film/video production and nonlinear editing. Associated skills in audio production, graphics, and animation a plus.

Education:
Roll up your sleeves to become a part of a growing museum field! Education Department interns expand upon what they have learned in the classroom, helping to plan and implement family activities, summer workshops, and teacher training programs. Individual projects can be tailored to your skills, interests and academic needs.

Wampanoag Indigenous Program:

The Wampanoag Indigenous Program is looking for qualified applicants. As one of the premier historical museums in the world, we can provide a unique opportunity to persons looking for experience in a non-profit or educational setting.

An internship with the Wampanoag program would provide experience in several broad categories, which can be further tailored to the specific course of study of the selected applicants.

• First, we offer training in history, specifically that of 17th century Wampanoag culture, both before and after English settlement in 1620.  This focus can also be used to examine how to understand other cultures in a context of colonization and its effects.
• Secondly, we offer training in interpretation; how to use and disseminate historical information, as well as making connections between today’s world and the past.
• Thirdly we offer training in technology, from traditional craft all the way through modern day storage, collections and archiving.

Within the Wampanoag Indigenous Program, we have several distinct areas of concentration.  We have an Education department, for those looking to teach.  We have a strong horticulture section with focus on heirloom seeds and original varieties of traditional crops.  We have artisans who create artifacts in the appropriate styles for the time periods.

In addition, we also offer the opportunity to work in a museum with a stated goal of a bi-cultural mission, which positions us again at the forefront of progressive institutions around the world.

We strongly encourage Indigenous students to apply; Native applicants will be given preference.

Farm and Horticulture Department:
We have 3 openings in the 2008 season for people who like to work outdoors and learn about animals. Interns will be working for both the farm and horticulture departments. They will tend the 17th-century corn field, help with rare breed herd health procedures, and plant and tend gardens on our beautiful grounds.

Horticultural intern opportunity
The intern will join a team of 4 green industry professionals in caring for 129 acres of grounds. Work includes assisting in the planting and maintaining of a 17th century physic garden, a 1920s formal garden and several modern perennial borders. The intern will also work on environmental restoration plantings along our new pathway system and the growing and planting of heirloom flower and vegetable plants in our greenhouse.

Minimum Qualifications: Horticultural interest and good work habits. Must be willing to working in all kinds of weather conditions and be able do heavy lifting.

Curatorial Department:
Want to learn how a museum works from behind the scenes? Work with Plimoth Plantation staff to see how museum staff use history and artifacts to present exhibits to the public. Interns will be based in the curatorial department where they will learn about cataloging antiques, archaeology and images, as well as caring for collections and exhibits. Interns work with other departments as needed, including Education, Graphics and Exhibits. Special fall projects include research for our upcoming exhibit on personal adornment. Preferred qualifications include interest in a museum career, and coursework in history, archaeology, decorative arts and/or art history.

Membership Department:
Would you like an opportunity to meet and greet museum guests from around the world? We have one opening in the Membership Department to act as an ambassador to our visitors as well as market the benefits of membership to them. You’ll also learn the workings of managing a membership database as well as help with mass mailings, which is a staple of any membership department.

Public Relations:
Help us tell the world about our Museum! Plimoth Plantation is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Public Relations Intern needed to assist the department in all facets of PR and Marketing. You will research media opportunities, build and maintain visitor and media databases, as well as draft press materials and calendar announcements to promote Museum programs and exhibits to the community. This position is a great opportunity to gain professional PR experience, while exploring the non-profit world. Required qualifications: An interest in history and cultural diversity are important; solid writing skills and a pleasant phone manner are a must, along with flexibility and the ability to be an independent worker. If this sounds like you, why not build your portfolio in an active and fun Museum environment like ours? Please submit writing samples with application.

Colonial Wardrobe and Textiles Department:
The Colonial Wardrobe and Textiles Department offers three internships, each of which can be adapted to the qualified candidate’s skills, experience, and academic needs.

The Undergraduate Internship provides an introduction to the workings of the department. The successful candidate will learn first-hand how the reproduction clothing and accessories used by Plimoth’s role-players are researched, designed, produced and maintained. The intern may also have the opportunity to demonstrate historic textile techniques to the public in the Crafts Center. Qualifications include basic hand sewing skills (advanced skills helpful but not necessary) and research skills.

The Advanced or Graduate Internship offers the experienced student the opportunity to thoroughly research an individual garment or topic and produce a prototype item and research paper. This internship will be developed and defined by the candidate and Department Manager and is designed to fulfill specific educational requirements and department goals.

Weaving and Dyeing Internship. This internship offers the student interested in historical textile techniques the opportunity to explore production weaving and dyeing using a combination of modern and 17th century tools and methods. The intern may have the opportunity to demonstrate fiber processing and/or clothing production techniques to the public in the Crafts Center. The successful candidate will possess solid weaving skills, a familiarity with immersion dye methods, strong documentation skills, and be self-motivated and inquisitive.

 

Other Departments with possible internship opportunities include:

• Development
  
• Marine Shop
  
• Membership
  
• Wampanoag Programs

Go to our Internship Application to apply now!

Many volunteer opportunities are available as well. Please see our volunteer section for more information.

hours: from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, 7 days a week March 22 through November 30, 2008
address: 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360 USA
telephone: 1 + 508 746 1622