Intern works with the park’s Cultural Resource Program to complete museum collections management tasks in museum and field conditions. Intern will support the project to complete cyclic preservation treatments of museum objects recovered from the Oakland Plantation and Magnolia Plantation units of the Park, National Historic Landmarks. Intern will learn NPS best practices including proper handling, relocating museum collections, artifact identification, cataloging, museum housekeeping, minor conservation, and exhibit production. Other duties include physically moving museum objects, fulfilling requests for research, resource documentation, developing social media content, and assistance with interpretive programs.

Applicants must demonstrate strong computer, research, writing, and organizational skills. A background in anthropology, history, cultural heritage, and/or material culture is highly desirable. The intern is responsible for housing and transportation. Work is based at park offices in Natchitoches, LA (1200 hours).