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Living History Farms is currently accepting applications for a variety of unpaid internship positions!

Position Descriptions

Marketing

Open to sophomores and above
Put your creativity to work as you assist the Marketing department get the word out about Living History Farms through a variety of mediums. This position will assist with creating membership newsletters, designing special event posters, photographing special events, staffing publicity booths, working with visiting camera crews, assisting with web site maintenance, assisting with web site design and more!
Specific qualifications: experience with photo editing & design software; photography experience, design background
Majors: marketing, communications, journalism, graphic design, web design/programming, English

Digital Media Internship

Open to sophomores and above
Those interested in video production, digital media, communications, or related fields are preferred.  Applicants should be well versed in video production and have a working knowledge of Final Cut Express, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Soundbooth.  Must be a friendly, personable, motivated and self-directed individual who can work flexible hours, including occasional nights and weekends.
Specific qualifications: experience with photo editing, design and video software; design background
Majors: digital media, communications, interactive media, marketing, communications, journalism, graphic design, web design/programming, English

Development

Open to sophomores and above
Delve into the world of fundraising, as you learn what it takes to build community support for a non-profit organization. Through a project-based approach, interns will learn what it takes to apply for grants, work with donors, and track projects from start to finish within the context of a strategic plan.
Majors: business, marketing, journalism, management, business, English, history, or to anyone interested in working in a non-profit environment

Museum/Non-Profit Management

Open to juniors and seniors
Intrigued by what it takes to manage a non-profit organization?  This intern will assist the President of Living History Farms and other department administrators with a multitude of projects.
Majors: management, business administration, finance, history, or similar interest/major

Special Events

Open to sophomores and above
Special events provide Living History Farms an opportunity to serve the community through unique, fun, family-friendly programming.  Interns will assist with the planning, design, execution, supervision, and evaluation of special event programming.  In particular, an intern is sought to assist with the museum’s extremely popular Halloween event in October.
Majors/interests: recreation, event planning, leisure studies

Retail Services

Open to sophomores and above
Our Marketplace Museum Store provides Living History Farms visitors with an opportunity to purchase unique, fun, and LHF hand-made gifts.  Interns will assist with the setup, organizing & distribution of store merchandise, as well as receiving and inventory functions.  In particular, an intern is sought to assist with taking photos and inputting/uploading information as part of our expanding web store presence, and preparing photography souvenirs for our day campers.

Majors:  business, finance, accounting, retail management, visitor services, communications, or similar majors 

Financial Services

Historical Clothing Construction and Research

Open to juniors and seniors - Summer: Full, Accepting applications for Fall 2013
This will appeal in particular to those who want more experience with clothing design and production in a museum or theatre setting. Living History Farms provides period-appropriate clothing to its staff that work at the historic sites. This intern will work on constructing clothing from period patterns.
Specific qualifications: excellence in basic sewing skills
Majors: theatre, family and consumer science

Volunteer Program Management

Open to sophomores and above
Wonder what it takes to manage a volunteer program at a non-profit organization? Find out by working with LHF’s Coordinator of Volunteer Services on a variety of projects.
Majors: management, history, museum studies, visitor services, non-profit management, or similar interest/major

General Information

• Schedule can be negotiated, but generally hours will occur when the Living History Farms offices are open, Monday - Friday, 8:30am– 4:30pm. Occasional nights or weekends may be necessary.
• Positions are open throughout the year, and are available immediately.
• Training will be provided.
• The student is responsible for ensuring that the internship fits into their individual program of study.
• Positions are un-paid.

General qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to learn, and a “can do” attitude
• Ability to work independently
• Experience with standard computer software for a work environment, such as Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.
• Creative, with analytical and problem solving skills
• Enjoys working with the public

For questions, and to apply, please submit cover letter, resume and three references to:
Daniel E. Jones, Intern Program Coordinator
Living History Farms
2600 – 111th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
515-278-5286 x157
education@lhf.org