Internship Opportunities

The Army Heritage Center Foundation, located in Carlisle, recruits part-time student interns/externs for periods of one or more semesters during the academic year or during the summer. Students entering their junior or senior years in an accredited undergraduate program or students in an accredited graduate degree program should apply the semester prior to the intended internship. Excellent research, writing, and computer skills are required for many of the internships offered.

To apply, students are required to submit a letter of interest, resume, faculty advisor's letter of recommendation and, for some positions, two writing samples (papers completed for course requirements are acceptable). The applications may be made by emailing info@armyheritage.org or by regular mail: Army Heritage Center Foundation, P.O. Box 839, Carlisle, PA 17013.

Compensation for interns depends on the availability of funding. Expenses related to approved projects will be reimbursed.

Available Internships Include:

Development Office Intern:
Assist Foundation's Development Officer in campaign to raise awareness and funds for the Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle. The intern will assist in preparation of newsletters and other communications to local and national constituents of the Foundation.
Majors Desired:
Communications, English, History, Liberal Arts
Experience/Skills Desired:
Excellent writing and verbal skills necessary. Research experienced desired. Experience with museums and/or other non-profits is beneficial.
Contact:
Teresa Sauer, Development Assistant
tsauer@armyheritage.org
717-258-1102 x22

Business Plan Developer Intern:
The Army Heritage Center Foundation plans to open a museum in 2009 that will exhibit Army artifacts. The museum will be between 30-50,000 square feet; admission will be free. A museum shop will provide revenue to support the museum. This project requires the development of a business plan for the operation of the museum shop as an integral part of the museum. Items to be considered in the business plan include: a mission statement and business goals; the pros and cons of staffing the shop with Foundation employees versus outsourcing/contracting the operation of the shop; a market analysis to determine target audience, competitors, and potential for growth; the development and selection of merchandise; the identification of suppliers for merchandise; the adherence to local, state, and federal laws that specifically apply to a not-for-profit foundation; and the determination of initial investment capital needed.
Majors Desired:
Business, Economics, Finance, Management, or Marketing
Contact:
Judy Lewis, Office Manager
jlewis@armyheritage.org
717-258-1102 x29

Education Research Intern:

  • Identify resources at the Military History Institute and the Army Heritage Museum to portray the biographies, events, and themes the Foundation in support of the Army Heritage and Education Center is developing.
  • Evaluate resources, create glossaries, and identify related photos, artifacts, and maps in relation to the above.
  • Compile bibliographies of primary and secondary sources using the Chicago Manual of Style.
  • Draft short articles on research topics as directed.
  • Assist in the planning of teachers’ workshops and seminars.
  • Develop lesson plans in relation to the resources already developed or those in
    production.
  • Assist in the placement of materials supplementary to current educational products on the website.

Majors Desired:
Education, History, Liberal Arts, Journalism
Contact:
Lorraine Luciano, Education Director
lluciano@armyheritage.org or
Casandra Jewell, Education Assistant
cjewell@armyheritage.org

Journalism Intern:
Research and prepare an article for publication in a national magazine for collectors of militaria. The focus of the article would be material(s) from the collection of the Army Heritage and Education Center.
Majors Desired:
English, Journalism, History, Political Science
Contact:
Steve Maitland, Development Officer
smaitland@armyheritage.org
717-258-1102 x25

Marketing/PR Intern:

  • Assist in organizing, planning, and promoting living history events and receptions held at the Army Heritage and Education Center.
  • Help develop, design, and distribute marketing materials. (Brochures, Displays,
    Advertisements)

Majors Desired:
Communications, Graphic Design, Liberal Arts, Marketing
Contact:
Steve Maitland, Development Officer
smaitland@armyheritage.org
717-258-1102 x25


Computer Science Intern:

  • Assist in the maintenance and development of the Foundation web site.
  • Design and implement web site pages for online memberships, donations, and
    merchandise purchases.
  • Work with Foundation staff to select new software and combine and update various databases.
  • Help with routine maintenance of Foundation computer system.

Majors Desired:
Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Database Technologies
Contact:
Mike Perry, Executive Director
mperry@armyheritage.org
717-258-1102 x23


The AHCF is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.