Community History Project Intern Description
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
What is the Community History Project (CHP)?
The Community History Project (CHP) at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collects the stories and experiences of Connecticut residents to create a more diverse archive of what life in Connecticut is like. Comprising of two phases, the CHP completed 73 oral histories during its first phase. The project is now entering the 2nd phase, focused on “Redefining Moments of Change” – Connecticut residents who have been heavily impacted by a moment of change or have sparked change in others.
Community History Project – Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Responsibilities / Duties of CHP Intern:
The CHP intern will be learning the entire interview process, including establishing community connections, conducting oral history interviews, and transcribing the interviews. The intern is required to complete 120 hours by the end of said academic semester. Possible semesters for internship are Spring ’25, Summer ’25, Fall ’25, Spring ’26, and Summer ’26.
Specific duties include, but may not be limited to:
- Participate in various training workshops surrounding contemporary collecting practices
- Engaging with community members and organizations as a representative of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
- Conducting 3-5 oral history interviews
- Transcribing oral histories
- Participate in weekly meetings with CHP staff
- Work alongside CHP and CT Museum staff
Benefits:
- Flexible Schedule
- Hybrid work – on/off-site based on the intern’s schedule
Suggested Qualifications:
- Enrolled at least part-time in a higher education institute
- Drivers License (preferred, not required)
- Bilingual (preferred, not required)
Compensation:
- Intern will receive a stipend of $1,900 over the course of two installments throughout the semester.
Interested candidates must send a resume, a cover letter, and which semester they are interested in to:
Lyle Cairdeas
