POSITION RESPONSIBILITES
The Local History Collection is a collection of over 3,000 items relating to the history of the
Borough, including maps, newspapers, brochures, books, photographs, videos and ledgers. These include publications and records by the local authorities, religious institutions, political clubs, local clubs including sports and nature and the personal collections of prominent local historians.
The Learning and Engagement Internship at our Museum offers an exciting opportunity to support the museum’s education, outreach, and public engagement initiatives. The intern will gain hands-on experience in museum education, program development, and community engagement while working within a historic setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and delivery of educational workshops for schools and community groups.
- Support the creation of learning materials, including worksheets, digital content, and interactive activities.
- Help organize and facilitate museum tours, events, and family-friendly programs.
- Contribute to the promotion of educational activities through social media and marketing efforts.
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of learning programs by collecting and analyzing visitor feedback.
- Work with the museum archives team to incorporate historical materials into learning initiatives.
- Provide general administrative support for the Learning and Engagement team.
Qualifications & Skills
- Interest in museum education, history, or community engagement.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and social media platforms.
- Creativity and enthusiasm for engaging audiences of all ages.
In return this role offers you the chance to…
- Get practical experience working in a museum.
- Develop your skills and experience within a museum setting.
- Take part in a transformative and rewarding project.
- Join a motivated, fun and enthusiastic team.
- Gain valuable experience and advice that will enhance your resume and set you apart in the job market, especially for those looking to go into the heritage sector.
- Meet new people within your local community.
- Gain a satisfaction from giving back.
- Gain new skills and experience whilst contributing to the work of the Museum.
- Attend training to undertake this role and so that you will be aware of and comply with relevant museum’s policies (for example health and safety and child protection)
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
A fantastic museum situated on an intriguing historical site including the Grade I listed Manor House and its medieval moat. About the archives… The History Collection of over 3,000 items relating to the history of the Borough, including maps, newspapers, brochures, books, photographs, videos and ledgers. These include publications and records by the local authorities, religious institutions, political clubs, local clubs including sports and nature and the personal collections of prominent local historians.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.
Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.
Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.
Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens
Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page.
