About the Organization

The mission of the Tobago Museum is to collect and develop West Indian historical, cultural and educational materials in an effort to preserve and enhance the West Indian history and culture and to educate the public about the West Indian people.

The museum updates the archeological index and artifacts, documents oral and ethnographic data, manages and administers the museum. In addition, it is involved in lab conservation and preservation, exhibition, community development and public relations.

Job Description

The intern will assist the Curator and board members in grant writing, in researching funding opportunities, in organizing Tobago Museum materials and events, and working with lab conservation and preservation. In addition, the intern will assist the Curator in artifact collection and documentation, researching local funding options, developing promotional materials, and networking within the community. Interns are also encouraged to seek individual projects, or a research activity, in and around their primary assignment. To the extent possible, the Curator will guide them to contacts and information sources. Such activities, and any time away from the Museum, needs to be programmed with, and sanctioned by, the Curator.

# of Positions per term

1

Start Dates

Beginning of any academic term

Duration of Internship

3 Months or longer

Academic Background

Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Archeology, Communications, Art, Humanities and related majors

Skills/Experience

Knowledge of Caribbean history and culture useful; archeological or ethnographic experience and/or museum design experience helpful.

Language Ability

English

Other Requirements

Open-mind and interest in working in a variety of areas of art.

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.

IE₃ Program Fee

The program fee* for the first term of any internship is $2950 - $3150. 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.

*The program fee noted above reflects the anticipated fee increase that will go into effect for the Fall 2010 term and will apply to all terms thereafter.

Estimated One-Time Expenses

Expense Type	Price
Host Site Fees	$200 placement and support fee to be paid to the Museum upon arrival
International Travel	$1100 - $1500
Visa Fees
Recommended Immunizations

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type	Price/month
Housing	$800-$1000
Food	$300
Local Transportation	$100
Recreation	$150
Personal Expenses	$150

Compensation

None.

Additional Expense Information

Interns should budget approximately $1500 per month for room, board, incidentals, and recreation. Museum staff will assist with arranging housing in a guest cottage (cost not including meals) and airport pick-up, etc as scheduling permits.

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