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Hill Aerospace Museum Internship Application

The Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Utah, with support from the Utah Space Grant Consortium, is pleased to offer a $1,500 scholarship to students enrolled at a university, college or tech school studying a field related to museum work (Education, History, Sociology, etc.) or aviation. Funds will be paid directly to the student’s academic account as a scholarship.

Selectees will be expected to contribute 200 hours at the Hill Aerospace Museum, to be completed between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, during the Spring (Jan-May), Summer (May-Aug) or Fall (Aug-Dec) semesters. Internships may be extended past a single semester if additional time is needed to complete the required hours. Specific schedules will be determined and approved by museum staff in collaboration with selectees. All work will be done under the direct supervision and guidance of museum staff. College credit may also be available but is subject to approval by the selectee’s educational institution. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year until all scholarships have been awarded.

Opportunities include work in museum curation, museum education, and aircraft restoration.

CURATORIAL INTERN PROGRAM OPORTUNITIES

  • Generating, reviewing and organizing records related to the museum collection.
  • Assessing and performing housekeeping activities and ensuring environmental standards are met in all spaces housing historic material.
  • Researching items in the collection and creating restoration plans based on their unique history and conservation needs.
  • Various aspects of exhibit planning, such as researching content, planning physical layout, generating interpretive text, and selecting historic images and graphics.
  • Aiding in photo documentation and physical inventories of the collection.
  • Preparing and packing collection objects for shipment.

EDUCATION INTERN PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

  • Gaining a broad understanding of the utilization of science, technology, engineering, arts, history, and mathematics (or STEAM) in a museum setting while making important connections between the sciences, history, and art for educational purposes.
  • Developing skills in public speaking while teaching STEAM principles and performing demonstrations to youth audiences.
  • Researching, planning, and delivering educational content in both science and history.
  • Interpreting Utah Core Standards for Education and developing demonstrations that fit into those standards.
  • Enhancing the museum’s collaboration with educational partners and the surrounding community.
  • Assisting in the development of technology initiatives in the education program, such as teaching 3D print courses, or developing virtual reality.
  • Building archival skills while assisting in developing the museum’s research library, which increases the accessibility of educational resources within the museum.

AIRCRAFT RESTORATION INTERN PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

  • Researching historical aircraft drawings/schematics.
  • Fabricating and/or installing parts/structures using drawings or templates.
  • Performing preventative conservation activities that include both the airframe and powerplant components.
  • Utilize equipment/tools required to fabricate or repair aircraft parts/structures.
  • Leading/managing restoration projects through multiple phases from beginning to end.

To apply, fill out and submit the form. Within one week of submission, you should receive an email with instructions for submitting an application package, which includes a cover letter, a résumé, and transcripts.

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