SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Want to help make history matter? Historic Saranac Lake is hiring high school sophomores or juniors 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 include:
Qualifications:
Terms of internship:
Internships are part-time, approximately 14 per hours a week (ideally 10:00am-5:00pm two days per week) for 8 weeks.
Interns will be paid $15/hour.
How to apply:
Fill out the form below to apply. Questions? Email mahala@historicsaranaclake.org or call 518-891-4606.
This position is made possible by the Ralph Kelly Educational fund, supported by Kay and Marvin Best.
Possible duties 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 history
- Friendliness and confidence 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 14 per hours a week (ideally 10:00am-5:00pm two days per week) for 8 weeks.
Interns will be paid $15/hour.
How to apply:
Fill out the form below to apply. Questions? Email mahala@historicsaranaclake.org or call 518-891-4606.
This position is made possible by the Ralph Kelly Educational fund, supported by Kay and Marvin Best.
