Who wants to be an intern for the 7 and 0 New England Patriots?
Well if you do, here's your opportunity!
The Hall at Patriot Place is seeking a student for 2007 Collections Internship in the New England Patriots archives and preparation for the future museum. A cutting edge, highly interactive experience, The Hall at Patriot Place will showcase the history of the New England Patriots while providing a permanent home for the team's Hall of Fame. The facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2008. The Hall at Patriot Place will feature the latest in design concepts and multimedia technology to bring the story of the Patriots to life. The Hall will also explore the history of football in New England and will feature an integrated educational program to benefit visiting school groups. The Hall at Patriot Place will be a unique sports hall of fame and experience, and a must-visit attraction for any Patriots fan.
The museum is seeking a student who is interested in pursuing a career in an historical organization and has an interest in collections management. The student intern will be given an introduction into the history of Patriots football and the internal collections care practices of the museum. The student intern will assist staff in research projects and collections care of both artifacts and archival materials. He or she will have the opportunity to complete a registration project(s) in the collection during the internship. The student will also be given an overview of the process of creating a museum.
The successful candidate will be required to work anywhere from 10-40 hours a week for a continuous period flexible with their education schedule. The Collections Intern is required to have completed or working to complete an undergraduate degree in one of the following fields: history, anthropology, American Studies, sports management or equivalent. The museum prefers a student who has experience volunteering or working for an historical organization and is in a graduate program in one of the following fields of study: museum studies, archival studies, public history or equivalent. The student should be a self-starter, highly motivated, and well organized. Please send a letter of interest and resume to Brent Hensel, Curator, New England Patriots, Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035, (508) 384-4365 or email to brenth@patriots.com.