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Where the
Battle of the Little Big Horn Began . . .
Garryowen,
Montana
Summer Internship Program Custer Battlefield Museum
2010 SUMMER INTERNS
Andrew Bryant, Michigan
Hayley Brazier, Kansas
Kiley Molinari, Connecticut
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"The museum's mission is to
educate the general public on the Western Migration
Movement and the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
This institution collects, preserves and exhibits
artifacts, beadwork, photographs, paintings, rare books,
and manuscripts. The Tomb of the United States
Unknown Soldier is maintained by this institution.
The Museum is a non-profit 501(c)3, supported through
private funding. The museum is located Where the
Battle of the Little Big Horn began at Sitting Bull's
camp."
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Internship position with the Custer Battlefield Museum
in beautiful Garryowen , Montana , 2010 Internship May-September (flexible). Responsibilities include
assisting the Director, admissions, answering questions and educating tourists in all aspects
of the famous Battle
of the Little Big Horn, 30-40 hours per week. The museum
averages 100+ visitors daily.
Custer
Battlefield Museum is a state approved tourist
information center. In addition to answering
questions about the Battle of the Little Big Horn, the
Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument, and the
Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area, interns should
be prepared to answer general questions about Eastern
Montana tourist sites, Yellowstone National Park and
Mount Rushmore. Interns will be answering phones
and giving directions.
Benefits
include a meal allowance, and comfortable sleeping quarters
located behind the museum in
the historic town of Garryowen, which is located
within the exterior boundaries of the Crow Indian
Reservation. A tremendous on-site educational
opportunity living in the wide-open spaces of Montana!
For more information,
please contact Linda at the Custer Battlefield Museum at (406)
638-1876 or
E-Mail.
ORGANIZATION PROFILE:
The Custer Battlefield Museum is located in Garryowen,
Montana, "Where the Battle of the Little Big Horn
Began". The museum's mission is to educate the general
public on the Western Migration Movement and expansion,
and the Battle of the Little Big Horn. This institution
also collects, preserves and exhibits original
artifacts, Native American beadwork, photographs,
paintings, rare books, and manuscripts related to
Custer, the Battle of the Little Big Horn, and other
frontier subjects. Extensive exhibits of Native American
and 7th Cavalry artifacts include many items excavated
on the battle site, as well as ephemera attributed to
G.A. Custer, Tom Custer, Crazy Horse,
and other historical figures of the
time.
The Collection of more than 100 D.F. Barry period
photographs on display has toured internationally and is
now on permanent display. The Tomb of the United States
Unknown Soldier, dedicated during the 50th anniversary
of Custer’s massacre, is a highlight on the museum
grounds and is maintained by this institution. During
the 125th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Big
Horn a new monument was erected with life size busts of
Sioux Chief Sitting Bull and 7th Cavalry General George
Custer. Also exhibited is a facsimile of the signatorial
rock pictograph attributed to Crazy Horse. The original
was destroyed by vandals in 1963 , three miles from this
museum .
The Museum is a non-profit 501c(3) corporation,
supported exclusively through private funding. The
museum is located on the Historic Site where the Battle
of the Little Big Horn began and where Sitting Bull’s
camp was attacked by Lt. Col. George A. Custer’s command
in 1876.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be age 21 or older
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High School degree, some college
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Enjoy interacting and visiting with the public
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Personable, outgoing
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Reliable, responsible
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Intern
should have a working knowledge of American
history and a desire to learn.
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Capable of learning new material and willing to
spend time and expend the effort necessary to study
material.
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Able to work independently
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Able to accept supervision
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Physically able to lead tours around the museum
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Enthusiastic, flexible
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Knowledge &/or experience with Ebay or with
e-commerce websites is helpful
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Computer
and website skills are helpful
INTERNSHIP PERIOD:
Summer (Flexible)
LOCATION:
Garryowen, Montana
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Until Filled
APPLICATION PROCESS:
s
The time frame of when you would be available and
references.
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Please Indicate where you learned of our internship
position and list the web site.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Linda Solberg
Assistant to the Director
P.O. Box 200
Garryowen, Montana 59031
406-638-2020
FAX: 406-638-2019
E-Mail:
linda@custermuseum.org
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