Dear students, The New-York Historical Society is looking for summer interns. The application website is now open. The deadline for applying is March 20th. The internship can be taken for college credit or as a paid internship. All relevant information and important links can be found here: http://www.nyhistory.org/education/internships/college-and-graduate-internsh... Best, Prof. Bregoli --- New-York Historical Society College and Graduate Internships College and graduate internships are available for the fall and spring semesters (part time) and the summer (full time). From modeling creative exhibition layouts to researching with our curators, college and graduate interns experience unparalleled career development and cultivate fruitful professional relationships. All internships are either paid or for academic credit. Applicants must be enrolled in either college or graduate school. The New-York Historical Society is offering full-time summer internships in both our museum and library divisions. Applicants who are selected to participate in this rewarding yet demanding experience will either be paid $8.75/hour or receive academic credit, depending on the intern's school requirements. Participants are required to work 35 hours a week. Each week, interns will participate in a lunchtime meeting featuring lectures from various N-YHS employees, and attend an outing to other cultural institutions in the NYC area. The 2015 Summer Internship Program will run for eight weeks beginning June 8, 2015. *Upcoming Dates to Know:* *Summer 2015:* * Application Deadline: March 20, 2015, 5:00 pm * Internship dates: June 8-July 31, 2015, Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm (unless otherwise specified) Please note: Interns must be available every day of the program. *Requirements:* Applicants must be students or recent graduates of either college or graduate school. Please see individual descriptions for department-specific requirements. Interns are considered employees, and upon acceptance into the program are required to provide documentation that they are legally allowed to work in the United States. International students may apply and are responsible for providing the same documentation and obtaining the necessary visas. *To apply, the following must be submitted via the application portal:* * A cover letter indicating in which position/department you are interested * A resume * Five to ten page writing sample* * Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a professor) *It is important to read the individual job descriptions as some departments require other materials in lieu of or in addition to the research paper. Please note: Applications that are not complete and submitted by the appropriate deadline (including two letters of recommendation) will not be accepted. Applicants being considered for the internship will be contacted for an interview. *Contact Information* For more information on the College & Graduate Internship Program, contact: Schuyler Schuler internships@nyhistory.org 212-873-3400 ext. 505 -- Francesca Bregoli Queens College-CUNY, History department Assistant Professor Phi Alpha Theta/History Club and Internships Faculty Advisor Powdermaker Hall 352YY Queens, NY 11367 Acting director, Center for Jewish Studies The Graduate Center, CUNY