Established in 2007 by the Center for Ancient Studies and Archaeology, this eight-week internship is awarded every summer to Willamette juniors, seniors, and recent graduates who have not yet entered graduate school.  The internship provides students (especially those with an interest in museum careers) with a unique, hands-on introduction to the curatorial, educational, operational, and preparatory structure of a small university art museum.  Interns will work on a variety of projects depending on the museum’s needs, give gallery talks, and conduct original research on a specific object(s) in the museum’s collection with the guidance of a faculty advisor.  This research will culminate in a paper, a public presentation on campus during the following academic year, as well as educational materials and exhibition labels as needed by the museum. 

This internship represents a full-time committment - 40/hours per week for 8 weeks. It involves working at the museum on a variety of projects as well as undertaking an independent research project with a specific outcome. Student Honorarium:  $2,500.  Faculty Advisor Stipend:  $500.

A completed application consists of:

  1. The Application Form
  2. Your research proposal
  3. A current transcript (unofficial is fine).
  4. The Faculty Sponsor Recommendation Form needs to be submitted separately.
  5. The Museum Director/Currator Recommendation Form needs to be submitted separately.

Applications are due by February 25, 2008

Please return all materials to:
Andrea Carlson
Coordinator for the Center for Ancient Studies and Archaeology
Willamette University
York/Lee Complex
900 State St.
Salem, OR 97301