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Job Title: Western States Internship Status: Intern Supervisor: VP for Education Division: Education and Guest Services Department: Education Admin with detail to Learning Department Salary: $11.00 Hours: 16 hours per week for 16 weeks Start/End: 2022-2023 school year Background The Education and Guest Services Division provides meaningful learning opportunities for Mount Vernon’s one million annual onsite visitors and students in classrooms around the country. Through a diverse portfolio of interpretive experiences, engaging programs, and online resources, we expand each learner’s understanding of, and appreciation for, George Washington and the revolutionary world in which he lived. Mount Vernon will be developing teaching resources and hosting a series of teacher workshops in five northwestern states (Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska) to connect our institution’s mission effectively with students and educators there. Intern must reside in one of the 5 states in the initiative. Position-Specific Responsibilities (prioritized based on the interests of the applicant): • Review and select education resources from Mount Vernon and partner organizations to highlight at the PD training sessions. • Create a rubric to assess the value of Mount Vernon’s resources for the needs of students in northwestern states • Create promotional materials for Professional Development sessions • Attend to support one or more regional workshops • Prepare one professional development activity to present to teachers at a digital or onsite session • Attend project-related meetings with Mount Vernon staff Qualifications and Requirements: • Interest and/or experience in education, public history, American Studies, Leadership studies, museum studies, museum education, history, or another related field. • Candidates in pursuit of or recently completed either a bachelor’s or Master’s degree will be considered • Demonstrated success contributing to team-based projects • Ability to socially engage with teachers during professional development sessions Special Requirements: • The successful candidate will be able to work remotely for this internship and meet regularly via video conference platform. • One round-trip to Mount Vernon is included in internship acceptance and may be used to conduct a portion of this internship onsite, where an office set-up will be provided at Mount Vernon during that time. Housing will not be provided. • The pay rate of $11 demands that this internship is a mutually beneficial experience and advances the intern’s education and professional career. How to Apply: Use our online application system to apply for the position. Applicants may also choose to apply using Indeed. https://www.mountvernon.org/about/employment/open-positions-at-mount-vernon Please be prepared to submit a cover letter, resume, and college transcripts. Since an internship is meant as a learning experience, cover letters should focus on how the internship would help you in your career development, in addition to your qualifications. Specifically, please emphasize: • Why are you interested in this particular job/internship, including specific projects • How this internship will contribute to your long-term career goals • How this internship will fill gaps in your resume and/or how it will complement previous experience and education Background The Education and Guest Services Division provides meaningful learning opportunities for Mount Vernon’s one million annual onsite visitors and students in classrooms around the country. Through a diverse portfolio of interpretive experiences, engaging programs, and online resources, we expand each learner’s understanding of, and appreciation for, George Washington and the revolutionary world in which he lived. The Education and Guest Services team is composed of the Interpretation, Historic Trades, Guest Services, and Learning Departments. In sum total this group is comprised of more than 150 full- and part-time staff members who connect Mount Vernon’s mission to a variety of audiences using onsite and offsite programming and physical and digital projects. Division-Wide Principles: A. Exceed audience learning expectations and ensure a level of access in which everyone is welcome. Be friendly, respectful, engaging, and flexible. Always remember that this visit may be their first and only. B. Encourage a meaningful appreciation of George Washington and the world in which he lived. Ensure that his legacies connect to the world our audiences live in today. C. Engage yourself in the mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association – take responsibility for your continued development and commit to collaboration. Care for your colleagues and be proud of what we accomplish together.