Volunteers / Interns

Volunteers

• Those interested in volunteering at Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine can complete an application and submit it to Site Manager, Morgan Bengel at Morgan.Bengel@ct.gov.
• Please contact for more information.
• Volunteer Application

Interns

• Internship Description 
• Internship Application
• Internship Duration: May through August (flexible start and end dates)
• Applications Due: March 13, 2020
• Applications and additional resources should be returned to Site Manager, Morgan Bengel at Morgan.Bengel@ct.gov

Intern Duties will include: 

• Assist visitors while they experience the museum. This will include the opportunity to shadow interpretive tours and demonstrations.
• Assisting museum staff at the front desk; checking visitors in, and monitoring phone/email communication.
• Research historic content to further advance the museum interpretation, and social media platforms.
• Completing a special project related to the enhancement of the museum. Projects may be focused on the following areas: education, visitor experience, marketing, exhibit design, or collections.

Intern Desired Skills and Qualifications:
The intern should be enrolled in a degree or certificate program and be able to work between 10-15 hours a week, including weekends, and must possess:

• A college sophomore standing or higher.
• Future degree in; public history, museum studies, education, marketing, criminal justice, political science, geology, archaeology, wildlife biology, or preservation.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Resourcefulness and willingness to self‐start on projects.
• Impeccable writing and research skills.
• Internet and Microsoft Office Savvy
• The ability to climb stairs, and maneuver uneven terrain.