Internships
Internships provide an opportunity to explore career opportunities in the field. The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is pleased to make internships available in various departments, including our Conservation Laboratory, Education Department and more. Positions are available subject to current opportunities and projects as well as qualifications of the applicant.
To apply for any of these positions, please call us at (802) 475-2022, or send a resume and cover letter describing relevant experience and coursework to:
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT 05491
e-mail: info@lcmm.org
Conservation Laboratory
Conservation Lab intern Katie Curler
works on a fragment of a cannon from Valcour Bay.
The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Conservation Laboratory is pleased to announce that there are openings for qualified interns during the summer.
Interns will be given the opportunity to learn artifact conservation treatments in a hands-on working environment with objects recovered from excavations throughout the Champlain Valley and North East. LCMM conservation lab staff will introduce interns to a variety of stabilization treatments, which can be applied to archaeological artifacts in preparation for their display or long-term curation.
The treatment techniques used will center on the preservation of objects made of different materials, including wood, iron, non-ferrous metal, leather, glass, and ceramic. Opportunities also exist to gain experience in artifact documentation, collections management and the creation of artifact typologies. Interns will also be expected to interpret ongoing projects in the laboratory to members of the visiting public. Applicants should have some experience with archaeology and/or history, and have a desire to expand their laboratory skills. Interns will work a five day, forty hour workweek (including some weekends). Cost of living stipends are available for qualified applicants.
Contact: Chris Sabick, Conservator
or email info@lcmm.org, attention Chris Sabick
Educational Programs Assistant
Provide support, develop programs, organize materials, lead hands-on activities for children in a thriving museum environment. Teaching subjects include maritime history, marine science, archaeology, conservation, and early American history and culture.
Term: Summer, flexible
Hours: Flexible, at least one day each week
Requirements: Experience working with children and subjects covered.
Development Office
Coordinate efforts to recruit new members, meet and survey existing members, create programs for museum members, and assist with member communication and management. This experience will provide an intensive way to learn more about the fundamentals of museum operations.
Term: Flexible
Hours: Flexible, Monday–Friday
Requirements: Intern must have excellent public speaking skills, enthusiasm, and an ability to work well with museum visitors of all ages; willingness to learn; a commitment to being a cooperating player on an energetic team. Some knowledge of LCMM, Lake Champlain and its history, marketing and development skills helpful, but not required.
Boat Building Educator
Interns will work with the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum staff in our innovative Champlain Longboats Program. Eight high school students from a special education program for students with learning disabilities spend five months building a thirty-two foot rowing boat in our LCMM boat shop. The focus is to engage these students in a positive place-based educational environment where they can learn real-life skills.
Interns work alongside boat-builders and special educators. It is not necessary to have boat building skills, but a desire to get your hands dirty and work with kids is essential. Learn more about Champlain Longboats.
Term: Flexible between November - May
Hours: 8:30 A.M.5:00 P.M., Monday-Friday
Requirements: Must be patient and have a desire to work with teenagers. Should enjoy working with hands, and have an interest in boat building. Positive energy and a desire to learn required.
Contact: Nick Patch
Rowing Coach
Assist experienced rowing coaches in training middle and high school students to row as a team in a 32’ wooden pilot gig on Lake Champlain and nearby Otter Creek. Boats are student-built, and rowing excursions include team races on Lake Champlain, nearby Otter Creek, and possibly Boston harbor.
Term: Flexible between April–November
Hours: After school and occasional days during school year.
Requirements: Familiarity with crew or open water rowing a plus, but not essential. Must be patient and enjoy working with teenagers, have a positive attitude and a desire to learn
Kayak Program Assistant
Assist boat builders and educators in working with teens building their own 17’ sea kayaks. Participate in a successful, outdoor education program on Lake Champlain by encouraging students in team building, self-esteem development, and tool use.
Term: Flexible between June–August
Hours: 8:30 A.M.–5:00 P.M.
Requirements: Must be patient and enjoy working with teenagers, have a positive attitude and a desire to learn Internships are non-paid positions with credit available as needed.