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African American workers at train derailment of Southwest Forest Industries lumber cargo, circa 1960. Arizona Historical Society – Northern Division. AHS.0855.00024.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPosition type<\/strong>: Internship<\/p>\r\n Location requirements<\/strong>: Onsite, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States<\/p>\r\n Job description<\/strong>: Job Vacancy Number: 8716179#<\/p>\r\n \u2022 Research and synthesis using primary and published sources \u2022 Exhibit storyline development, content selection, and interpretive writing \u2022 Website design, website creation, and digital storytelling \u2022 Collaborative, team-based curation and exhibit planning \u2022 Public speaking experience, namely a presentation to library staff upon internship completion<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2022 The Reilly intern, with the support of site supervisors and other SCA staff, will conduct research utilizing primary and secondary sources to identify the exhibit themes and topics and to focus the exhibit narrative. \u2022 The intern will then select images from SCA holdings and create accompanying interpretive text narratives. Image selections will primarily be made from collections material readily available online in the Colorado Plateau Digital Collections<\/a>. Depending on the images selected, the intern may have an opportunity to research and improve descriptive metadata for those featured in the exhibit. \u2022 The Reilly intern will assume primary responsibility for the virtual exhibit, which will be developed using WordPress, bearing in mind that past online exhibits<\/a> are preserved for long-term online enjoyment. The virtual exhibit will be developed by the intern in tandem with the physical exhibit, utilizing content across both. \u2022 The intern will also provide significant support for the development of the physical exhibit, from its interpretive panels and labels to its layout, design, and fabrication. \u2022 They will be expected to prepare a short work plan for how the physical exhibit will be arranged. A more comprehensive workplan detailing physical exhibit layout will be created collaboratively with SCA staff by the end of the internship in preparation for exhibit installation. \u2022 This internship supports NAU\u2019s 100% Career Ready s<\/a>trategic initiative and recognizes the importance of the eight NACE career readiness competencies<\/a>. By collaborating closely with SCA staff to conceptualize and execute the virtual exhibit, the 2024 Reilly intern will establish collegial relationships with information professionals. \u2022 The intern will gain skills in clear, organized, written and verbal communication to report findings to SCA staff and successfully manage the development of the virtual exhibit. In conducting research for the exhibit, the intern will employ critical thinking strategies to gather and analyze information from diverse sources, including archival collections, published materials, and other resources held by SCA and Cline Library.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Reilly internship will run for 10 consecutive weeks between May and August 2024 and will depend on the successful candidate\u2019s availability. The successful candidate will work with the site supervisors to establish a start and end date for the internship upon acceptance of the position. The workweek schedule offers some flexibility, but in general the intern will be expected to work 40 hours per week \u201332 hours onsite during SCA\u2019s summer hours of Monday-Thursday 8-5 and 8 hours of offsite remote work on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The pay rate for the Reilly internship is $17.50 per hour (non-benefits eligible). This is an onsite internship and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Flagstaff for 10 weeks and underwrite their own food, lodging, and transportation. On-campus housing is subject to availability \u2013 for more information, please consult\u00a0https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/campus-living\/summer-housing\/<\/a>. Renting a room in the community is also a possibility.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The preferred candidate will be a highly motivated and organized undergraduate or graduate student in information science, museum studies, applied indigenous studies, history, or a related field working toward a career in a library, museum, or archives setting. Graduate students need to be currently enrolled in an accredited program with an anticipated completion date of August 2024 or later.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2022 Current undergraduate or graduate student with a program completion date of August 2024 or later. \u2022 Minimum GPA of 2.0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u2022 Demonstrated interest in learning about or experience with web design or virtual exhibit tools such as WordPress, Wix, Weebly, Omeka, etc. \u2022 Interest or coursework in environmental sciences, information science, history, forestry, geography, or related fields. \u2022 Knowledge of or interest in the human and natural history of the Colorado Plateau, forestry, wildland-urban interface, or Arizona and Southwest history. \u2022 Experience with or interest in conducting research using primary source materials and archival collections, curatorial work, and\/or exhibit development. \u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication and active listening skills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Applications are due by 12 PM MST on March 18, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n To apply, please submit the following documents: \u2022 Letter of application addressing your qualifications for and interest in the position, including links to any previous relevant projects you have created\/designed, with an emphasis on how the position will support or advance your studies and\/or career path. \u2022 A writing sample of approximately 100-200 words, providing an example of a text label\/panel for an image related to forestry as outlined above, identified and selected from the Colorado Plateau Digital Collections <\/a>and based upon available metadata. Include your writing sample in the same document as your letter of application. \u2022 Resume or vita which details relevant coursework, work experience, and includes names and contact information for three references. \u2022 Copy of current transcript (can be unofficial).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Current NAU students should apply via Handshake: https:\/\/nau.joinhandshake.com\/emp\/jobs\/8716179<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n All other applicants should submit application materials directly to Melissa Lawton at Melissa.Lawton@nau.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For more information, contact Melissa Lawton with any questions regarding the position or requirements for application materials at\u00a0Melissa.Lawton@nau.edu<\/a>\u00a0or (928) 523-6766.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/h3>\r\n
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