Collections Internship
The Hingham Historical Society Collections Internship provides current students or recent graduates with an interest in collections management, curation, and/or museum studies an opportunity to develop their professional skills with a diverse collection that spans nearly 400 years of Hingham history. Interns focus on processing and cataloguing collections at the Society’s three historic properties: Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby, Old Ordinary Campus, and the Benjamin Lincoln House. Material includes a wide variety of objects including metal tools, kitchenware, ceramics, rare books, and decorative arts that are important documentation of everyday life in Hingham.
Job Responsibilities
- Cataloging material into the museum collection, creating catalog records in PastPerfect, photographing objects, and rehousing objects into archival enclosures.
- Curate a pop-up exhibit showcasing objects from the collection. Exhibits will be displayed in the ballroom at the Hingham Heritage Museum or the Old Ordinary.
- Provide essential support for Society special commemorative events, programs, and tours for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Qualifications, Skills and Commitments
- Summer internships at the Hingham Historical Society are designed for students who have completed their undergraduate degree and are pursuing or considering advanced coursework work in museum studies, public history, library science, or a related field. On occasion, undergraduates in their third or fourth year will be considered.
- Experience cataloging historic objects is preferred.
- Facility with MS Office software and Google Drive is required. Facility with PastPerfect Museum software is preferred.
- Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Can-do, positive attitude, compatible with small, fast-paced, non-profit teams.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Hingham Historical Society does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, religious creed, national origin, marital status, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
Compensation & Benefits
(2) $3,000 stipends ($15 per hour) are generously sponsored by the Andrews Family and the Hess Family. Maximum of 200 hours.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@hinghamhistorical.org by March 1, 2025. Please note that only those candidates selected to interview will be contacted. All candidates will be notified of the status of their application following the deadline.