Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
We're looking for a few good people
The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation Inc (KTCF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that manages the historic Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center property located at 502 E. Harris St and the King-Tisdell Cottage located at 514 Huntingdon St.; located in in Savannah's downtown Historic District. The Beach Institute was founded in 1867 as the first school for emancipated African-American's and serves today as museum and art gallery dedicated to promoting and preserving African-American art and culture.
If you are interested in contributing to the important work of preserving art and culture in Savannah, we would love to have you. Below are the current opportunities we have at the Beach Institute.
Volunteer Museum Staff
The Beach Institute is seeking volunteers to work in the following areas:
If you are interested in volunteering for the Beach please send an inquiry to: https://forms.gle/itRzgif81GcYSNBV7
Museum Historic Preservation Intern
Under direct supervision, interns learn curatorial procedures, policies, and processes to perform the following:
Qualifications:
Email your resume and cover letter, with the subject line: Museum Internship, to: engage@beachinstitute.org. This is a non-paid academic internship.
Research Specialist
Description: The Beach Institute is seeking junior and senior level college students to assist in the research and development of content for its Genealogical Research Support Center (GRSC). The GRSC will focus primarily on providing resources, including information and access to international databases, contacts and expert support and guidance to individuals (primarily African-Americans) seeking to trace genealogical roots. The Research Specialist will find and catalog available resources in an accessible database.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have strong interest or curiosity in genealogy. Requisite research skills consist of the ability to conduct logical online searches and the ability to confirm contact information. Organizational skill is astorng asset, as is the discipline to work somewhat independently and with consistency. Research Specialists are expected to devote at least 5-hours per week to the project. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Benefits: Research Specialists interns will work closely with the Project Director, other Research Specialists and staff of the Beach Institute to produce a top-quality data and international network of genealogical resources in a collegiate environment conducive to the further development of professional and technical skills essential for future success. Interns will experience collaboration at a high-level, thereby developing an essential skill for 21st century success.
A small stipend to offset personal expenses related the the internship will be provided bi-monthly.
Please email your cover letter CV/resume to: alicia@beachinstitute.org with subject line: GRSC Research Specialist.