Intern Wanted

Rev. 04/15/01

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Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
Internship Program

Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village, an American history museum complex, is now accepting applications for two internship positions. Greenfield Village is a ninety-acre National Historic Landmark with over 100 historic sites and is the largest outdoor museum in the world, spanning 300 plus years of American history. The internship is one year in length and is intended to begin between around mid-June of 2001. The internships is a paid position.

Glass Internship:
The glass internship offers an excellent opportunity to learn a wide variety of glassmaking techniques. Throughout the program, the intern will participate in the daily operations of an historical glass house. Responsibilities will include assisting the glass craftspeople in production of early American glassware, blowing standard production ware, assisting in the maintenance of studio equipment, and presenting historical information and demonstrations to the public. The intern will conduct research on historical glassmaking traditions and techniques and will participate in the development of future products. The intern will also be granted limited time for personal exploration.

Requirements:
Successful internship candidates will have a B.F.A. or equivalent experience, strong communication and presentation skills, and demonstrated skill in the medium.


Deadline for application: SEARCH EXTENDED May 18, 2001
To apply, please send the following: cover letter outlining background, experience, and interest in the internship, Resume, 5 slides of recent work, and a SASE for return of slides.

Send application materials to: Internship Program
John Neilson, Transportation & Trades Programs
Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
P.O. Box 1970
20900 Oakwood Boulevard
Dearborn, MI 48121

For more information, visit our website ( www.hfmgv.org ) or contact John Neilson ( johnn@hfmgv.org .}

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