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elkgroveparks
Museum Intern
elkgroveparks· Farmhouse/Museum 22-0001
About this role
Starting at: $15.00 per hour
Hours: Flexible
JOB SUMMARY
Here is a unique opportunity to apply first-hand the practices of the public historian. The Elk Grove Historical Museum campus includes an orientation/exhibition building, a furnished farmhouse, barn, chicken coop, and contains a fairly substantial collection for its size. The intern will experience multiple aspects of work as a public historian within a museum setting. The museum is located at 399 Biesterfield Rd. in Elk Grove Village, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program including history, public history, museum studies, or related field of study.
The intern will be responsible for completing specific tasks designated at the outset of the internship. This would include becoming familiar with the basic history of the Elk Grove area and could also have the opportunity to provide tours of the site on occasion. Additionally, the intern would work directly with the collection. This would entail examining what is in the collection, assisting with an inventory, organizing the materials, and creating finding aids. Assistance with other museum duties including accessioning, exhibit design, event planning, and possibly assistance with events/programs themselves would be included. It is also possible for the intern to complete a specific project for the site. The specific topic as well as the scope of this project are to be approved by the curator of the museum and the student’s advisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- The intern must be familiar with or become familiar with accessioning
- Process items in the collection and catalog information in CatalogIt software
- Photograph artifacts
- Assist in research
- Assist with exhibit planning
- Assist with exhibit design
- Conduct tours
- Assist with the planning/facilitation of events/programs as schedule allows
- Able to lift 30lbs.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Basic computer skills - Google Docs, Sheets, etc. Experience with CatalogIt a plus
- Knowledge of history, research, and writing processes a plus
- Responsible, conscientious, self-motivated
Elk Grove Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This Museum Intern role at elkgroveparks is based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Museum Intern role at elkgroveparks full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Seasonal / Category 2 (NON IMRF, Scheduled to Work Under 1,000 Hrs) position. It is posted as a Museum Intern role in the Farmhouse/Museum 22-0001 department at elkgroveparks.
Which team or department does the Museum Intern at elkgroveparks belong to?
This Museum Intern position is part of the Farmhouse/Museum 22-0001 department at elkgroveparks. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Museum Intern job at elkgroveparks posted?
This Museum Intern position at elkgroveparks was posted on Jul 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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