Keystone Internship at Brandywine Battlefield Park (Education and Visitor Services) (College)

Are you exploring the field of public history and looking for some real-world experience? The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Keystone Internship Program provides opportunities to pursue your professional growth and contribute to sharing Pennsylvania's rich heritage with the public. Through this internship with Brandywine Battlefield Park, you will join us in preserving and experiencing the impact of the largest single day land battle of the American Revolution!

The Education and Visitor Services intern will work with the Education and Visitor Services Departments in the interpretation of collections, conducting education programs and summer camps, and working with the public. The intern will also work on a special project based on the interpretive and programmatic goals of the site, which may include research.

Brandywine Battlefield Park has a small museum and two historic houses. Our park interpretively focuses on the Battle of Brandywine as well as the people who lived here and were impacted by the battle. The intern will assist in collecting admissions and conducting tours and programs, including the summer camp program. Other duties will be determined by the candidate's academic interests and goals and aligned with staff capabilities. Promote America's rich and important history with our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 10-week internship, May 2025 through August 2025, approximately 225 to 300 hours
• Work hours are flexible and will be finalized between the selected intern and their supervisor
• Salary: $17.00 per hour
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• All applicants must be enrolled at a college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of their internship.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able and willing to report to Chadds Ford, PA during the Summer Keystone Internship dates, which will be a 10-week period between May 12 and August 22, 2025.
• You must be majoring, minoring, or have a concentration in History, American History, Public History, Museum Studies, or Education.
• You must be able to read cursive handwriting.
• You must have a GPA of 2.5 or above.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience working with children
• Work, academic, or volunteer experience that has prepared you for this internship
• An understanding of how this internship will help you meet your academic and/or career goals

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.