SHACC Volunteer Opportunities

Intro to Museums Intern

Project Description: The selected intern will be introduced to the specifics of museum work through generating marketing plans, assisting with events and event planning, conducting studies and surveys, learning and implementing museum tours, assisting with the re-organization of the education program, membership organization, and some administrative work (phones, filing, data entry).

Work Schedule: The intern must be able to volunteer a minimum of 100 hours over the course of the internship. Weekly schedule is negotiable within the normal operating hours of the museum. However, the intern should be able to work at least four-hour shifts. Some afterhours and weekend work may be required.

Wage: This is a volunteer internship opportunity.

Qualifications: Current college students, graduate students, or high school seniors with a demonstrated interest in museum and/or non-profit work are encouraged to apply.

Collections and Archiving Intern

Project Description: The selected intern will assist the archivist with organization and care of the collection via inventorying the museum’s current collections, scanning newspaper archives, documenting library books, and organizing surfboard collection paperwork.

Work Schedule: The intern must be able to volunteer a minimum of 100 hours over the course of the internship. Weekly schedule is negotiable within the normal operating hours of the museum. However, the intern should be able to work at least four-hour shifts. Some afterhours and weekend work may be required.

Wage: This is a volunteer internship opportunity.

Qualifications: Current college students, graduate students, or high school seniors with a demonstrated interest in museum and/or non-profit work are encouraged to apply.

Photography Intern

Project Description: The selected intern will assist our photo editor with organizing, labeling, and sorting our photo collection. The qualified candidate will learn basic aspects of handling and working with both old and new photographs, and use of proper photograph identifying equipment. Possible work with digital photos as well.

Work Schedule: The intern must be able to volunteer a minimum of 100 hours over the course of the internship. Weekly schedule is negotiable within the normal operating hours of the museum. However, the intern should be able to work at least four-hour shifts. Some afterhours and weekend work may be required.

Wage: This is a volunteer internship opportunity.

Qualifications: Current college students, graduate students, or high school seniors with a demonstrated interest in museum work  and/or photography are encouraged to apply.

To Apply: Interested candidates may send application (PDF or Word), cover letter, and resume (unofficial transcripts optional) to:

Linda Michael, Administrator

Surfing Heritage and Culture Center

110 Calle Iglesia

San Clemente, CA 92672

Phone: (949) 388-0313 x4

E-mail: Linda@surfingheritage.org

Web address: www.surfingheritage.org