SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

Want to help make history matter? Looking for ways to add to your resume for college applications? Historic Saranac Lake is hiring high school students for paid summer internships. Applicants should be friendly, energetic, and interested in Saranac Lake history. Interns will greet visitors, help conduct tours, and assist with other projects at the museum. 
Possible duties for summer interns include:

• Greeting and providing information to visitors at the Saranac Laboratory Museum
• Helping to lead tours in the museum and at historic sites around Saranac Lake
• Running the gift shop and processing transactions
• Researching historical topics for the wiki website and tours
• Helping with the management of museum collections, including scanning
• Assisting with publicity, including distributing flyers and rack cards to local businesses
• ​Other duties and projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Interest in and enthusiasm for Saranac Lake’s history
• Friendliness and confidence in interacting with the general public
• Willingness to learn new skills and information
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated 

Terms of internship:
Internships are part-time, approximately 12-15 hours a week. Interns will work for all or part of the summer break and scheduling is flexible. Interns will be paid $17.00/hour. 
Interested students should respond to the application questionnaire below. Applications must be submitted by Friday, June 28, 2024!

Questions? Email: Alex Krach at [email protected], call: 518-891-4606, or stop by in person: Saranac Laboratory Museum, 89 Church Street, Saranac Lake, NY
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This position is made possible by the Ralph Kelly Educational Fund, supported by Kay and Marvin Best.

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