The Albany County Historical Association, which operates the 1798 Ten Broeck Mansion as a community-centered museum, seeks undergraduate or graduate interns specializing in horticulture, environmental studies, landscape design, museum studies, and history for the following internship project:
- Assistance with garden and historic landscape inventory & photo documentation (approximately 3 acre site)
- Moving of selected plants from garden beds to temporary beds (heeling in)
- Propagation of selected cuttings from shrubs
- Research of historic plant varieties and identification of stock/plant sources
- Opportunity to develop brochure, poster, or give a public-facing program.
- Watering, light mulching/weeding of temporary beds, and/or coordinating garden volunteers
- Project will allow ability to observe and learn from museum staff, historians, landscape architects, architects, and archaeologists working at historic site.
- The Garden History & Horticulture Internship represents a unique opportunity to be a part of a museum team researching and implementing a mid-19th century garden at a community-centered museum in historic Albany, New York.
Requirements: Selected applicant must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, use manual garden equipment (trowel, shovels, rakes), kneel/bend, use a wheelbarrow, lift up to 25 lbs., and work in warm conditions (site is shaded with easy access to indoor spaces). Intern is asked to provide own work footwear (light boots or sturdy close-toed shoes) and clothing suitable for working in gardens in a public setting. ACHA will provide all other tools, gloves, and equipment, and professional contractor support for large projects. Intern will work independently, with ACHA museum staff, and other ACHA garden volunteers. Excellent teamwork skills sought.
To apply: please email info@tenbroeckmansion.org with the subject line “Internship”
1) Resume or CV
2) One paragraph statement of interest and goals for internship
3) 2 references (name, title, email/phone, and how you know the person) Please note: letters of reference are not required, just contact information.
4) Example of previous work: any topic, but related to gardens, horticulture, history, or public programs requested. Formats may be: written paper/report, video link, garden plan, or photographs of projects. Please submit as an attached PDF or link to document.
5) Provide availability: hours/days of the week, start and completion dates. Available hours are days, Tuesday-Saturday, May-August 2024. Please also note any educational credit requirements, if applicable.
- Intern compensation: 100-150 hours: $1500-$2250.
- Please apply by May 15, 2024 for priority review.
- Questions? Please call 518 436 9826.
- Learn about our museum: www.tenbroeckmansion.org
The Albany County Historical Association is an EEOC employer, and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, or military service.
Image: Ten Broeck Mansion Gardens, spring.