Historic Houses Intern

Position Title: Historic Houses Intern

Department: Education

Required Commitment Period: Summer Session, up to 15 hours weekly; 120 hours total. 

Start/End Dates: 5/1/26 – 7/24/26 

Application Deadline: 04/14/26 

General Description:  This position assists the Historic House Manager with a variety of tasks depending on projects and on-going departmental needs. This position will expose the student to many aspects of museum education including historically based hands on demonstrations, education facilitation, and historical research.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist with educational demonstration development and research. 

• Assist with demonstration execution and educating guests. 

• Assist with the development of educational programs. 

• Assist with demonstration preparations and setup. 

• Assist with basic department organization and other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Desired Skills and Competencies: 

• Experience developing programs aimed at a young or family audience. 

• Strong written and oral communication skills. 

• Previous work with collections or archive material. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. 

• Flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; complete tasks under a deadline. 

• Strong organizational skills: to communicate affectively and to work independently. 

• Sensitivity to cultural and artistic diversity. 

• Relevant degrees include Education, History, Marketing, Public Relations, collections management, library science, preservation, and Theater.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants may apply online by filling out an application on the AHC website. If you have any questions, contact Volunteer Services at volunteerservices@atlantahistorycenter.com. This is a non-paid internship.