The Sam Rayburn House Museum offers internships throughout the year. Internship positions begin in September, January and May. Read below for more information about these internships and how to apply for one.
Description of Duties
Interns may work on one or more of the following projects:
- Cataloging and researching the museum collection
- Taking digital photographs of artifacts
- Recording oral histories
- Re-housing and cleaning artifacts
- Data entry of collections records
- Assisting with guided tours of the house museum
- Assist with inventory of collection
- Assist in the development of events and programming at the site as well as developing themed guided tours and presentations
- Organizing site resources
Who May Apply
Applications will be accepted from currently-enrolled college students who are sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students. Recent graduates with either a bachelor or master's degree may also apply.
Desired Qualifications:
- Interest in museums, history and/or education
- Strong writing, research and communications skills
- Strong organizational, multitasking and people skills
- Knowledge of American and Texas history
- Knowledge of standard office computer skills, including database software and word processing
- Ability to work independently and on detailed tasks
- Degree or expected degree in history, education, museum studies, humanities or related field
- Demonstrated interest in museum programs, education and/or history
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday (negotiable); internships positions begin in September, January and May
Location
Sam Rayburn House Museum, 890 W. State Hwy 56, Bonham, TX
Project Supervisor
Anne Carlson, Curator, Sam Rayburn House Museum
Compensation
This is an unpaid position.
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and current resume including three references by mail, email or fax to:
Sam Rayburn House Museum
Attn: Anne Carlson
P.O. Box 308
Bonham, TX 75418
Fax: 903.640.0800
Email: Anne Carlson