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Department: Texas Heritage Museum

Pay Classification: W-9

Reports To: Assistant Director of Texas Heritage Museum 

About the Texas Heritage Museum

The Texas Heritage Museum (THM) at Hill College is an academic museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting the experiences of Texans during wartime and examining how those experiences continue to shape our state and nation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM)—a distinction held by fewer than 4% of museums nationwide—THM upholds the highest professional standards in collections care, exhibitions, research, and public engagement.

The Texas Heritage Museum has been a department of Hill College since 1964 and is an integral part of the college’s culture and mission. Located at the heart of Hill College’s main campus in Hillsboro, THM aligns with the college’s mission, vision, and core values, enriching educational opportunities for Hill College students, K–12 learners, and the broader community. The mission of the museum is:

“To explore Texas and Texans during wartime and how those experiences affect us today.”

Hill College is a community college serving five counties—Hill, Johnson, Somervell, Bosque, and Hood—with campuses in Hillsboro, Cleburne, and a Higher Education Center in Burleson. Hillsboro, home to the main campus, is a welcoming historic community located along I-35 between Dallas–Fort Worth and Waco, offering small-town charm with convenient access to major cultural and historical resources.

Internship Overview:

The Texas Heritage Museum invites applications for a full-time Summer Collections & Registration Internship. This 10-week professional internship provides intensive, hands-on experience in museum registration and collections management within an AAM-accredited academic museum setting.

Working under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the intern will gain direct experience in professional museum standards and practices while contributing meaningfully to the stewardship of significant Texas military history collections.

Job Summary: The Collections & Registration Intern supports the Texas Heritage Museum by assisting with core collections, archives, and educational programming. Under the supervision of museum staff, the intern gains hands‑on experience in accessioning and cataloging artifacts in accordance with AAM standards; indexing archival materials and creating finding aids; maintaining and updating collections records; and performing artifact handling, condition reporting, and preventive conservation tasks. Additional responsibilities include organizing collections storage, conducting digital photography for documentation, supporting exhibit object tracking and registration paperwork, and assisting with rights and reproductions documentation. The intern will also contribute to collections policy review, database management, curriculum development, and educational programming. This internship offers substantive, portfolio-building experience for students pursuing careers in museum registration, collections management, archives, public history, or related fields.

Minimum Required

Education:  Currently pursuing or recently completed a B.A. or M.A. in Public History, History, Museum Studies, or a related field. 

Minimum Required 

Experience:   Strong written and verbal communication skills

                         Exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability

                         Proficiency with standard computer applications

Core Duties and Required Knowledge:     

Accessioning and cataloging artifacts in accordance with AAM standard

Indexing archival materials and creating finding aids within the Historical Research Center Maintaining and updating collections records                                                   

Artifact handling, condition reporting, and preventive conservation practices                            

Collections storage organization and assessment

Digital photography for documentation and database integration

Exhibit object tracking and registration documentation

Assisting with rights and reproductions documentation

Supporting collections policy review and database management

Curriculum development

Education programming

Strategic Vision and Program Development:  Assists staff in exploring and applying improved collections management tools, documentation methods, or educational strategies as assigned. Supports the maintenance and organization of collections and registration documentation to ensure accurate institutional records.

Collaboration:  Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community organizations to promote programs and maintain positive relationships. Support team efforts by contributing to a positive workplace environment. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a welcoming and safe environment that provides a sense of belonging for all.

Demonstrated Attributes:          

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.                                                                                        

Other Information:                      

This is a W-9 position

Pay is $50 per week for gas or food.

On campus residency may be available for out-of-area interns. 

Physical Requirements: Light work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The use of arm and or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for sedentary work.