Keystone Internship at Erie Maritime Museum - Education (College)

Are you passionate about public history and eager to gain meaningful, real-world experience? The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Keystone Internship Program provides exceptional opportunities to advance your professional development while sharing Pennsylvania's rich heritage with the public. Apply today to enhance your specialized skill set while embarking upon an exciting career path!

As an intern at the Erie Maritime Museum, you will have the opportunity to engage in traditional museum education experiences as well as assist the Museum Educator with the management of the museum's 150 volunteer complement. Specific functions include:

• Leading and training others on interpretive tours of the museum
• Preparing and delivering training on the use of interpretive props to aid in museum interpretive programming
• Planning, developing, and implementing written curriculum and activities for both on-site and outreach museum programming
• Preparing and distributing marketing materials for EMM's education programming and exhibits
• Writing and revising interpretive text panels and social media posts
• Assisting with scheduling, training, and managing volunteer documents
• Gaining exposure to other museum functions such as retail sales, tickets, curatorial, and archival research

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 10 week internship, May 2026 through August 2026, approximately 225 to 300 hours
• Work hours are flexible and will be finalized between selected interns and their supervisor.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• All applicants must be enrolled at a college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of their internship.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able and willing to report to Erie, PA during the Summer Keystone Internship dates, which will be a 10-week period between May 11, 2026 and August 21, 2026. Lodging and transportation will not be provided.
• You must be majoring, minoring or have a concentration in History, Public History, Museum Studies, or Library and Information Sciences.
• You must be in good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.5 or higher).
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Interest in Naval and Maritime history
• Willing to work with children and youth

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.