Employment Opportunities

Internship Opportunities

The Dallas Historical society offers the following UNPAID internship positions:

• Collections Department Intern
  Intern will assist the collections department in various tasks including re-filing, indexing, assisting researchers, preparing articles for the Dallas Historical Society web page, and processing items acquired by the collections department.
  Positions available: One full-time, one part-time. Offered every spring, summer, and fall. Dates vary.

• Educational Department Intern
  Intern will assist the Educational Director in various tasks, including editing tours and educational material to remain up-to-date with current curriculum requirements.
  Positions available: One. Offered every spring and fall. Dates vary.

• Operations/Facilities Intern
  Intern will assist in Event Planning and Rentals in various tasks. Students interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality industry are especially encouraged to apply.
  Positions available: Two. Offered every spring, summer, and fall.

• Development Department Intern
  Description: Intern will assist the Development Manager in various tasks including monthly member renewals, grant writing, and fund raising.
  Positions available: One. Offered every spring, summer and fall.

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 2.75 GPA overall, minimum 3.25 in related field; successful completion of at least twelve (12) hours of university course work; major or minor in related field or six (6) hours course work in related subject. For an application contact Susan Richards, Hall of State in Fair Park, P.O. Box 150038, Dallas, Texas, 75315-0038; 214-239-8141; samantha@dallashistory.org. Submit application, cover letter, and resume to Samantha Dodd.

DEADLINES:
Applications for Spring term must be received by December 1. Applications for Summer term must be received by April 1. Applications for Fall term must be received by August 1.