We offer five different types of internships here at the Museum:
Education | Marketing | Public Relations | Administrative | Exhibits & Collections

The Joliet Area Historical Museum is a history museum located in the heart of downtown Joliet. The $9.4 million dollar museum opened in the fall of 2002 and serves a diverse population.

Purpose: The Public Relations Intern will assist the Development Director in the development, implementation and evaluation of public relations programs. These programs will target membership, volunteers, corporations and the regional community. The internship experience will be mutually beneficial for both the intern and the Museum. The Public Relations Inter will benefit as they gain valuable experience in public relations that will help develop them as a public relations professional. Concluding the internship, the intern will have a portfolio for use in interviewing and experience in developing and implementing public relations programs.

Qualifications: The Public Relations Intern must possess the following qualities: excellent writing and oral communication skills, ability to work independent of supervision, must be a self-starter and energetic. The intern must be able to work with diverse personalities and populations.

Internship Requirements:

1. Complete one major project. This project will be chosen from a list of projects complied by the Development Director. The Intern will meet weekly with the Development Director to access progress on the major project.

2. Assist with the design, layout and story writing for the quarterly newsletter.

3. Write and distribute public service announcements and press releases for various events and happenings at the museum.

4. Assist in development of the annual press packet and annual report.

5. Work with volunteer committees to carry out special events and fund raising programs.

6. Gain experience in the other areas of the museum to understand how the parts of the museum work as a whole to fulfill the Museum’s mission.

7. Complete other duties as assigned.

Supervision: The Development Director will be responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the Public Relations intern. Supervisory meetings will be held weekly.