About the Organization

Heritage Malta is the national agency of the Government of Malta entrusted with the management of national museums and heritage sites and their collections in Malta and Gozo, including seven UNESCO world heritage sites. Malta has a rich history, stretching from pre-historic times to the present. The islands that make up Malta are a crossroads in the Mediterranean and are marked by Christian, European, and Islamic cultures. It is also a thriving entrant into the European Union and a hotbed of film activity.

Heritage Malta works to preserve and explore Malta's monuments from the past and educate visitors.. Heritage Malta works with all facets of this mission: conservation, education, and promotion.

Heritage Sites on Malta include: Ggantija Temples - a megalithic complex dating from 3600-3200 B.C. Abbatija tad Dejr - paleochristian catacombs Hagar Qim Temple - c. 3600 - 3200 BC St. Paul's Catacombs - underground Roman cemeteries

Museums include: Museum of Fine Arts Archeological Museuem of Gozo Malta Maritime Museuem

Job Description

Interns can apply for a wide variety of internship opportunities with Heritage Malta, including museum work, preservation, communciations, tourism promotion, archeology.
Please contact the regional director before applying for this internship.

# of Positions per term

Multiple

Start Dates

Any term

Duration of Internship

3-6 Months

Academic Background

Conservation, archeology, fine arts, history, tourism studies, and other related majors.

Skills/Experience

Internship placements will vary depending on the individual skills that applicants bring. To discuss a proposal or your interests, contact IE3 Europe Director, Cynthia Engel (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)).

Language Ability

English

Other Requirements

Able to work independently, outgoing, interested in history.

Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.
ALL ESTIMATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

IE₃ Program Fee

For spring term 2012, the program fee for the first term of any internship is $2950 - $3150. The expected program fee beginning summer term 2012 is $3450 for the first term. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE₃ page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.

Estimated One-Time Expenses

Expense Type	Price
International Travel	$2000
Visa Fees	None
Recommended Immunizations	None

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type	Price/month
Housing	Approx 2100 Euros
Food	40 Euros
Local Transportation	10 Euros
Recreation	30 Euros
Personal Expenses	30 Euros

Compensation

None

Additional Expense Information

Cost estimates are provided in Euros because of stabilty. Currency in Malta is the Maltese Lira. Students are responsible for locating their own housing. The University Residence is an initial recommendation until students have arrived on site and can locate something upon arrival.

Field Notes Postings:

American Mother in Malta by Kirsten Lopez: A non-traditional student at the University of Oregon interning with Heritage Malta in Malta. (October 6, 2011)