Sanford-Springvale Historical Society
505 Main Street
Springvale, ME 04083
207-490-1028
The Sanford-Springvale Historical Society (SSHS) is seeking an intern interested in the development of history museum exhibits from both an educational and interpretation point of view. The intern would work with museum staff on an ongoing exhibit development project, and depending on the status of current projects, would be involved in one or more activities including: content research, exhibit brainstorming and planning, collections documentation, and data entry into Past Perfect database. In addition, the intern would be expected to spend some time learning and assisting with daily operations of the collections, including some office work, exhibit maintenance and cleaning. The intern will collaborate with other interns within an interdisciplinary team to develop interpretation for the public and school groups by teaching with collections.
In educational programming, the intern will learn our programs, team-teach to visitors and to the general public during pre-scheduled events. The following programs are included:
1. The British and Pequawkets at Phillipstown
2. Immigration and Industry
3. Primary and Secondary Resources
4. Voices from the Past: Exploring Diaries, Journals and Letters
Interns must be interested in learning about museum gallery installations and museum maintenance. Candidate must have excellent attention to detail, a good sense of humor, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and some knowledge and comfortability with tools. Other skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word as well as Past Perfect database for collections management (we will train if needed). Applicants must be able to meet deadlines, work autonomously as well as in a team setting, and be creative in solving
problems. The candidate must be flexible and willing to work on a variety of projects.
Undergraduate students are expected to put in a normal semester of 14 weeks; Graduate students are expected to put in a normal semester of 10-12 weeks.
Stipend: $2,000 per semester per internship.
Interested students should email their resume and cover letter to Merys Carty at:
mcarty@sanfordhistory.org. Please put COLLECTIONS/EDUCATION INTERNSHIP in the subject line. All materials are due by December 20, 2026.
