Employment at FAM

Fredericksburg Area Museum
Fall 2023 Evaluation Internship

Position:
Evaluation Intern

 

Weekly Schedule:
Approximately 150 hours between August 28th – December 11th

 

Description:
The Evaluation Intern will develop and execute studies that improve the Fredericksburg Area Museum’s (FAM) visitor experience. The intern will work with the Education and Public Programs Coordinator to research, design, collect, analyze, and report findings about the FAM’s program and exhibits. Projects include developing program surveys, testing exhibit interactive prototypes with visitors, recording community feedback at staff-led-focus groups and assisting with museum programs. The intern will gain valuable experience in museum evaluation, community collaboration, and exhibit interactive design.

 

Requirements:
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
– Experience working with the public.
– Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook is required.
– Availability to work some evening programs.
– Experience is quantitative and qualitative research methods are preferred.
– History, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, Museum Studies, Education, or Psychology majors preferred.

 

Compensation:
$15 an hour

 

Supervisor:
Theresa Cramer, Education and Public Programs Coordinator

 

How to Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, and a list of two references to tcramer@famva.org by August 16th.

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