Description

Interns at the Galicia Jewish Museum can apply to work in one of the following four departments: Education, External Relations and Communications, Projects and Publications, Operations, or a general programme rotating among them. The programme allows interns insight into the everyday workings of a growing and dynamic cultural institution.

Internships last a minimum of 8 weeks, but can be extended upon agreement with the museum. They can take place any time of the year, and part time positions are possible.

Highlights

Interns are fully integrated into the workings of the museum. They are encouraged to participate in all of the museum's cultural programs. Depending on the time of the year, internships include shtetl tours, trips to Auschwitz-Birkenau, Auschwitz Jewish Center, or the Jewish Cultural Festival.

Qualifications

The Galicia Jewish Museum is looking for interns who fit the following qualifications:

- Students or graduates of a relevant university programme (such as Jewish or Religious Studies, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, history, anthropology, social sciences, cultural management) or someone demonstrating significant interest in the field

- Good knowledge of English which is the operational language of the museum, familiarity with other languages (esp. Polish, Hebrew or German) would be an asset

- Commitment to the work and mission of the Galicia Jewish Museum

Intern Types

• Education
• History
• Museum Studies
• Religious Studies

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

0

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 months

Galicia Jewish Museum's Mission Statement

The Galicia Jewish Museum exists to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and to celebrate the Jewish culture of Polish Galicia, presenting Jewish history from a new perspective.

Year Founded

2004