Fall 2024 Internship - Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries and Nature Preserve

The Ohio History Connection's mission is to
Spark Discovery of Ohio's stories.
Embrace the present, share the past and transform the future.

Position: Fall Internship - Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries and Nature Preserve.

Type: Unpaid Internship

Schedule: Part-time, unpaid ten-week position starting on Monday, September 9th 2024 ending on Friday, December 6th, 2024.

Notes on Schedule: The Flint Ridge is open Thursday through Saturday 10am to 4pm. Wednesdays are reserved for education, training, and team building which are essential to performing the duties of this position. There will be occasional work opportunities available on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Location: Flint Ridge State Memorial - 14632 Flint Ridge Rd. SE, Heath, Ohio 43056

Reports to: Historic Site Manager Application Period: Applications will be accepted until June 14, 2024. Once the position closes, applications will be reviewed and those candidates best fitting the needs of the position will be contacted for an interview.

About Ohio History Connection:

The Ohio History Connection, formerly the Ohio Historical Society, is a statewide history organization with the mission to spark discovery of Ohio's stories. Chartered in 1885, the OHC carries out history services for Ohio and its citizens focused on preserving and sharing the state's history. This includes housing the state historic preservation office, the official state archives, local history office and managing more than 50 sites and museums across Ohio

Summary:

Interns at Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries and Nature Preserve engage in a variety of work-based learning activities and projects at a precontact American Indian site and nature preserve. The site focuses on the geology of the area particularly the formation of Flint Ridge Flint. This site is closely connected to the Newark Earthworks which were recently inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Interns assist with the facilitation of formal and informal interpretive programs that enhance visitor experience and knowledge of American Indian history and geology in the region and foster a welcoming and engaging environment for all who visit the site.

Essential Functions:

• Performing informal interpretation - roving and meeting visitors within the site not as a part of a program
• Greeting visitors at the front desk of the museum.
• Providing information and orientation to the site.
• Answering questions about Flint Ridge and other related American Indian sites.
• Setting up the site(s) for special programming and events.
• Providing staff support for special events and programming such as open houses.
• Working weekend and occasional evening shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills, Experience:

• Must be enrolled in an academic program OR a recent graduate from an academic program (within one year)
• A Major or an educational course in one of the following areas are preferred: American history, archaeology, art history, museum studies, education, geography, geology, natural resources, interpretation, or other relevant topics related to archeological and historical sites and museums.

Required Competencies:

• Works well both independently and with and in support of colleagues to complete work.
• Demonstrates a potential to communicate well in written and verbal communications, including informal mediums like email and meetings.
• 6 months of combined experience working with the general public (ex. retail, reception, front desk work, food service, etc.)
• Experience interacting with school-aged children.

Other Requirements:

• Must complete a background check and internship onboarding paperwork
• Must create and account, log internships hours and sign up for internship shifts via Track It Forward
• Must be available to attend fall intern welcome day on Monday, September 9 2024
• Must present at the fall internship summit
• Must attend professional development opportunities and meetings when requested

Education and Experience Outcomes:

• Interns will learn and appreciate the complexity, ingenuity, knowledge, and resilience of American Indian tribes that once called the land that is now Ohio their ancestral homeland.
• Interns will receive informal interpretive training focusing on providing information in an engaging and relatable way so that visitors may leave retaining information they learned or with a memorable experience.
• Interns will visit other historic sites in Ohio and learn how they relate to Flint Ridge, the Newark Earthworks and recognize the interconnectedness of history, landscapes, and human experiences.
• Interns will learn and appreciate how the natural environment impacts the way people live and shape the landscapes around them.
• Interns will be exposed to the behind-the-scenes tasks that are included in managing historic sites and/or museums.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit www/ohiohistory.org/jobs and use the Applicant Tracking System to apply. Include resume, cover letter, and applicable application materials. For questions and accommodations, email applicant@ohiohistory.org or call 614-297-2500