Sanford-Springvale Historical Society (SSHS) seeks an energetic and dynamic intern to serve as the Education Intern. Through youth spring and summer programming, SSHS seeks to educate school age children about local history by having them live history through stories, demonstrations and utilizing the historical society's collection for content learning. In collaboration with the Museum’s Executive Director, the intern will:

• •   develop and facilitate our historical spring and summer programs,
• •   work with student volunteers.
• •   perform various demonstrations during the spring and summer and assist with other assignments as needed.
• •   Time commitment: Hours per week dependent upon internship requirements for college credit or 16 hours per week.
• •   Internship dates (negotiable) for either the spring or summer semester.
• •   The intern will also complete an individual project, tailored to the student’s interest and SSHS’s goals.
• •   This year’s project will focus on lesson plan development, assessments and creating historical demonstrations for the public.

We are seeking a candidate who has experience working with and/or teaching children (that would be a plus!), the ability to research and develop engaging and interactive activities and lesson plans based on local and National history! In return, we will teach you how to create lessons, learn teaching techniques and develop skills to enhance your future career in education.

This internship will expand the intern’s knowledge of professional museum functions while building on the intern’s skills and experience.  We are looking for a minimum of 16 hours per week during the Spring or Summer semesters.

Stipend:  $2,000 per semester per internship.

Interested students should email their resume and interest to: pviolette@sanfordhistory.org . Please put EDUCATION INTERN in the subject line.