Internship

Internship Opportunity

Reynolds Homestead is accepting resumes for a historical education internship position this summer.

This employer is willing to host a high school OR college-level intern for this paid internship. This program requires that selected interns work between 225-250 hours between May and August, exact dates to be confirmed in coordination with the successful applicant. Job duties and work schedules will be determined by the employer.

If you would like to know more information about this available position, email a copy of your resume and cover letter to Melanie Gilbert at mtgilbert68@vt.edu by WEDNESDAY, MAY 13. 

Reynolds Homestead is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate intern to assist with historical education planning and implementation. 

Work will include a combination of the following, based on skills and organizational needs:

• Creating an online archive of photos and documents

• Assist with social media development for historic home tours, docent recruitment, and special events at the Reynolds Homestead

• Develop lesson plans incorporating historic home, African American enslaved community, and additional educational experiences incorporating VA SOLs

• Support development of digital resources for docent-led tours

• Inventory library contents and lead development of a library management system 

• Conduct research on potential program topics and classes, instructors, and community partners

• Assist with post event evaluation tracking

• Administrative and other duties as assigned

A successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to historical interpretation and creative approaches to educational outreach, planning, and implementation.