Location: Ellsworth, Maine | Duration: 12 weeks, Summer 2026 (June-August)
Stipend: $5,000 | Housing: Provided on-site in the Caretaker’s Cottage
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
How to Apply
- Cover letter (no more than 2 pages) describing your interest, relevant experience, and career goals
- Current CV or resume
- Adacdemic transcript (unofficial acceptable)
- Writing sample (5-10 pages) demonstrating historical research ability
- Contact information for two references (at least one academic)
Questions: Contact Meghan Doherty at director@woodlawnellsworth.org
Woodlawn seeks two advanced graduate students for a summer internship focused on historical research and public programming. Working with the Executive Director and Education Director, interns will develop interpretive programming highlighting Woodlawn's Revolutionary War connections through General David Cobb (Mary Black's father) as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations. Interns will also research and create interpretive materials for the bicentennial of the Black family's residence at Woodlawn (1827-2027).
Research & Interpretation
- Conduct research on General David Cobb's Revolutionary War connections, David Cobb and John Black’s involvement with the Bingham Lands, and the history of land use at Woodlawn
- Develop and deliver public programming related to this research
- Write content for outdoor interpretive panels highlighting land use history across campus
Public Engagement
- Present interpretive programming to general audiences
- Lead tours and educational programs
- Collaborate with fellow intern and museum staff
Required
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate program in History, Museum Studies, Public History, or related field
- Strong research and writing skills with ability to work with primary and secondary sources
- Excellent communication skills and comfort with public speaking
- Ability to translate historical research for diverse audiences
- Flexibility to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred
- Experience in Revolutionary War era, 19th-century American, or New England history
- Previous museum or public history experience
- Experience developing interpretive materials or educational programming
Schedule
12 weeks during summer 2026, approximately 35-40 hours per week, including some weekend and evening hours for programs. Expected duration is June-August.
Compensation
$5,000 stipend plus free on-site housing in the Caretaker’s Cottage (a two bedroom house on the property shared by two interns).
Physical Requirements
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions; some physical activity required for tours and program setup including climbing stairs.
Submit application materials via email to director@woodlawnellsworth.org:
Questions: Contact Meghan Doherty at director@woodlawnellsworth.org
Woodlawn Museum, Gardens & Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. This internship may be eligible for academic credit through your institution.
