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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation · 4 hours ago

Intern - Fife & Drum

Williamsburg, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a not-for-profit educational and cultural institution dedicated to preserving and interpreting America's colonial history. The Historic Trades internship offers hands-on experience in traditional trades, where interns assist staff in demonstrations, production, and research while providing excellent customer service to guests.

Museums and Historical SitesNon ProfitTour Operator

Responsibilities

Assists the shop staff by interpreting and demonstrating trades to guests, engaging in production, and undertaking assigned research projects

Provides outstanding customer service

Follows safety and security procedures established for the site, tools, materials, and equipment

Ensures that the safety and security procedures are followed in the absence of the supervisor and journeymen

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Traditional trades interestGuest service skillsManual work aptitudeTeamwork abilityAdaptabilityHand/eye coordinationSafety awarenessInterest in 18th-century cultureLiving history experienceColonial WilliamsburgCommunication skillsProblem solvingAttention to detail

Required

Demonstrated interest in traditional trades and a desire to explore the possibilities of a career as a museum professional

Good communication and guest service skills

Ability to work well as part of a shop team

Adaptability to changing shop schedules, assignments, and special projects and programs

Aptitude to do manual work while interpreting to visitors

Aptitude to learn trade skills combining problem solving, good hand/eye coordination and an eye for details

Ability to work safely with heat and sharp tools

Must be able to work without the comfort of modern heat in winter or air conditioning in summer

Must be able to work a Tuesday to Saturday schedule

Applicants may be asked to submit a cover letter of the experience they desire from this internship and what they offer to contribute to our Trades operations