Bead Society of Greater Washington

Rewarding Internship Opportunities!

The Bead Museum in Washington DC is dedicated to the diffusion of knowledge about beads. We maintain a Permanent Collection, space for Rotating Exhibits, a Library, and a Museum Shop. We host lecturers, produce a calendar of events, publish a Newsletter, are working on a Web site and our first two books. We participate in various educational community events.

We offer the chance to expand your portfolio or resume with meaningful work experiences in the following disciplines:

Journalism, Communications, English or Graphic Design

Editing, writing, researching, reviewing for our Newsletter
Participating in the re-design and updating of our Newsletter
Maintaining and updating our website

Museum Management and/or Art History

Assisting with exhibit design, installation, and dismantling
Planning and implementing special events related to exhibits
Training as docent and working with the public in the Museum
Researching beads and assisting with the accessioning

Library Science

Helping to evaluate and review books for library patrons
Creating Library exhibits and programs
Assisting with cross referencing system

Education

Working to design and implement teacher training programs
Facilitating and coordinating visiting students and groups

All Intern Positions are on a volunteer basis. We will be happy to assist you in meeting your academic requirements and will provide references on request.

Contact the Bead Museum Manager, Christine O’Donnell (202-624-4500), for additional information.

Click here for information about our volunteer program.

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