Programming/Site Intern
Interns will assist in Aspen Historical Society summer programs, special events, docent responsibilities, and site management at both of our in-town museums, the Wheeler/Stallard Museum and the Holden/Marolt Mining and Ranching Museum. Interns may also cover days at Ghost Towns.
 
Duties range from interpretation to physical maintenance of sites. We are a hands-on organization, offering the right person opportunities to experience several areas of a small museum’s day-to-day operations. Housing is not provided, however we will assist in finding affordable housing. While the intern will be working in a history related organization, it does not require a degree in history.  Flexibility, enthusiasm and a “can do” attitude are keys to a successful application – and experience.

Ghost Intern
Interns will work as interpretive guides or “ghosts” five days a week to cover days at the historic ghost towns of Independence, located near the Continental Divide, on Independence pass (elevation 10,500ft) and Ashcroft, located 12 miles south of Aspen.

Duties include interpretation of the site for visitors, assisting with preservation and physical maintenance of site, gift shop/book sales, and to help protect the site through education.  Additional duties include helping with special events or programs associated with the Aspen Historical Society.  Interns must provide own vehicle to get to the site, shared housing on-site is provided ( rustic cabins), but not provided for off-site.  A degree (or in process of) in history, archaeology, or a related field recommended. Couples considered.

Training Includes: (Please note training starts June 4th, 2012)

• Certified Interpretative Guide Training through the National Association for Interpreters (4 days of intensive training with final exam)
• Local and regional history
• Site specific historical research & training
• Daily accounting procedures (cash counts, sales…)
• Visitor Counts

All interns are given a stipend to help with housing during the internship.

AHS Expectations of Interns:

1. Interns are expected to work a 40-hour work week, Monday through Sunday, with two days off - days depend on the site and events.
2. Internships begin and end as negotiated during the hiring process but typically begin on or around June 1st and end after Labor Day Weekend.
3. All AHS interns are expected to assume professional responsibilities and to complete required projects.
4. Interns may be required to attend special events at hours that vary from the typical 9-5 work schedule.  Work schedules will be “flexed” accordingly.
5. There is no smoking or alcohol use, at any time, on the job.
6. The dress code for AHS is casual, and interns are expected to dress appropriately for their job duties.  Special events and docent responsibilities require a more professional appearance and or period costuming.
7. Pay periods fall on/around the 1st and 16th of each month.
8. Interns shall be required to attend all mandatory training unless their supervisor approves their absence.
9. Interns are important ambassadors representing the Aspen Historical Society throughout the summer.  It is expected that you will accept this role enthusiastically and carry it with pride.

To apply, please click the button at the top of the page to download the application.