Education intern Sarah McDermott. [Meet our Education interns]

Dormitory housing provided free of charge, plus $100.00 weekly stipend.

The internship focuses on the presentation of curriculum-based programs in the field. Spring and Fall interns serve school groups. Summer interns focus on a variety of summer youth groups. The internship involves in-depth study of 19th century American history and some river-based environmental science. The primary topics include the nationally significant resources of the Harpers Ferry area; John Brown, the Civil War, African American history, Industrial history, Transportation history, and Landscape history.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• An interest in and knowledge of American History.
• Public speaking skills.
• Flexibility.
• Creativity.
• Basic research skills.
• Ability to organize large amounts of information.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to handle controversial issues with tact and in a professional manner.

Duties:

• Research, develop and present interpretive programs.
• Serve audiences of students K – 12 and/or summer youth groups.
• Perform third-person, living history interpretation.
• Study assigned research materials.
• Develop an accurate, working knowledge of 19th century American history.
• Draft written responses to information requests.

Contact for more information:

• Catherine Bragaw (Phone: 304-535-6283; Email: catherine_bragaw@nps.gov)

Application

Apply with resume, cover letter and three references. In the cover letter, please include the following:

• whether you require housing or not,
• explain why you want to intern at Harpers Ferry,
• what your objectives are,
• what particular type of work you would like to do,
• the dates you would begin and end an internship,
• whether this internship is for school credit or not,
• if applicable, the number of hours required by your school,
• if applicable, the requirements of your school’s internship program,
• if applicable, your advisor’s name and contact information.

Also, feel free to express yourself, your hopes and expectations in the cover letter.

Dates:

• Spring, 12 to 15 weeks. Applications due November 15.
• Summer, 10 to 12 weeks. Applications due March 15.
• Fall, 12 to 15 weeks. Applications due May 15.