Internships

The Department of History Is Pleased To Announce
The Following Internships:

AGORA: An Online Undergraduate Journal of the Humanities

STAFF OPENINGS: Gain valuable career experience by working for a refereed, online journal. Agora is currently accepting applications for the following volunteer positions: COPY EDITORS Job description: Edit, proofread and format submitted papers to be sent to referee panels Proofread accepted papers for final publication Qualifications: Successful completion of a journalism editing course OR English or journalism major (completed or in progress) or work experience with a newspaper, magazine, or scholarly publication Apply Now

PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGERS Job description: Write press releases and manage inquiries from media representatives Create and distribute flyers advertising calls for papers or volunteers Qualifications: No prior experience necessary, but journalism or public relations background preferred. Apply Now

LBJ National Historic Park Internship

Interested in working at the fabled LBJ National Historic Park in Johnson City? This new program will allow Trinity students to work closely with staff of the National Park Service in areas such as Cultural Resource Preservation and Museum Operations, Historical Interpretation, Natural Resources Management, and Visitor Center Operations. For more information, and the possibility of TU credit, contact Char Miller.

The Witte Museum History Curator Internship

Interns will be asked to perform a wide variety of duties, from researching an object to helping install exhibits. The history collection at the Witte includes furniture, decorative arts, Texas paintings, and a large collection of costumes and textiles. An intern may have the opportunity to work with anything from a Texas history artifact to an unrecognizable object that has been in storage for years! Insight into the daily life of a museum curator and the workings of modern museums is another result of the History Curator internship. Requirements: Junior or Senior status willingness to work six hours per week be dependable, prompt, and a self-starter have some computer and research skills. For more information, and the possibility of TU course credit, contact Char Miller.

San Antonio Historic Preservation Internship

The Division of Historic Preservation and Urban Design is seeking interns interested in learning about its many-faceted responsibilities to the city's development, from housing and neighborhood issues, the establishment of historic districts, to questions of urban design. For more information, and the possibility of TU course credit, contact Char Miller.

The Holocaust Memorial Museum

The Holocaust Education Center and Memorial Museum of the San Antonio Jewish Federation is seeking interns (non-paying) to staff the museum on afternoons, beginning in September 2001. The work will entail: Answering the phones and greet guests during afternoon hours Acting as docent for groups and individuals visiting memorial. Training will be provided Using the computer to access information. Extensive computer skills are not required. Optional - Be trained as a discussion facilitator for classes. For more information, and the possibility of TU course credit, contact Char Miller.

San Antonio Current Internship

The San Antonio Current, the city's alternative weekly newspaper, is looking for a number of dedicated students who are eager to hone their skills as writers and editors. Requirements: You must be 18 years old, and be able to commit to 10-20 hours a week Although there is no monetary compensation, the experience will be priceless! Earning TU credit is a possibility. For more information, immediately contact Char Miller.