Students in Grades 7 - 12:

Do you like history?

Want to try working
at a museum??
Students in Grades 7-12 are invited to apply for a
Youth Internship at the North Berrien Historical
Museum in Coloma, Michigan. Youth Interns get the
exciting opportunity to volunteer for a museum and to
contribute to real projects that support our mission to
preserve and promote local history!

Youth Interns will be trained by the museum’s

professional staff to do activities such as caring for artifacts, doing oral history interviews, and
sharing local history with the public. Youth Interns will also learn more about career possibilities
related to museums, history, and culture, all while gaining an impressive internship experience to
list on their resumes and college applications!

The attached Application for the 2011 Youth Internship Program is due
to the North Berrien Historical Museum by January 7, 2011.

2011 Youth Internship Schedule

Meetings are every other Wednesday - Complimentary after-school snack
January 26 3:30 - 5pm Getting to know each other & the Museum
February 9 3:30 - 5pm Introduction to Oral History Interviews
Museums, Libraries, Archives… What’s the difference?
February 23 3:30 - 5pm
(For this session we will meet at the Coloma Library)
March 9 3:30 - 5pm Artifacts & Exhibits Care 101
March 23 3:30 - 5pm Educational Programs: Museum Interpretation for Kids
April 6 12 - 3pm Spring Break Activity Day, complimentary Noon Lunch
April 20 3:30 - 5pm Educational Programs: Museum Tours
May 4 3:30 - 5pm Oral History Review and Internship Wrap-Up
May 18 5:30 - 7pm Youth Internship Reception, Family Invited
One additional time requirement will vary for each Youth Intern:
Complete a scheduled Oral History Interview at the North Berrien Historical Museum,
at a date & time agreed upon by Youth Intern and person to be interviewed.

Questions? Contact Tracy Gierada, Director of Education at 468-3330 or nbhs2@sbcglobal.net.

 2011 Youth Internship Application
I. Basic Information Home Address/ City/ ZIP
Student’s Name

Parent/ Guardian
Name(s)

Phone Number

Student’s Parent/ Guardian

E-mail Address E-mail Address

Student’s School Student’s Grade

in 2010-2011

II. Internship Agreement

Please read and provide required signatures below.

All Youth Interns should meet these expectations:

 Attend regular Internship meeting dates, every other Wednesday after school (3:30-5pm)
2011 Youth January 26 March 9 April 20
Internship Schedule: February 9 March 23 May 4
February 23 April 6 (12-3pm) May 18 (5:30-7pm)
 Complete a scheduled Oral History Interview of a person connected to North Berrien History
outside of regular Internship times, with the assistance of museum staff
 Attend the Youth Internship Reception in May

In return, the North Berrien Historical Museum will provide:

 Complimentary snack at all after-school Internship meetings
 Complimentary one-year Membership to the North Berrien Historical Society
 Training and ongoing direction to Youth Interns about their museum projects
 Professional reference for Youth Interns on future job applications

We, the undersigned, understand and agree to the expectations of the Youth Intern and the role of
the North Berrien Historical Museum in the 2011 Youth Internship Program.

Student’s Name Printed Student’s Signature Date

Parent/ Guardian’s Name Printed Parent/ Guardian’s Signature Date

Application is due January 7, 2011

III. Required Short Essay Bring completed Application to North Berrien Historical
Please see the next page. Museum, 300 Coloma Ave (across from Coloma High School)
OR Mail to P.O. Box 207, Coloma, MI 49038
 2011 Youth Internship Application is due January 7, 2011
Bring completed Application to North Berrien Historical
Museum, 300 Coloma Ave (across from Coloma High School)
OR Mail to P.O. Box 207, Coloma, MI 49038

III. Required Short Essay

Please respond to the following question in a short essay.

Who are you and why would you like to be a Youth Intern
at the North Berrien Historical Museum?