Intern- Milliner and Mantuamaker​

About the role

The Historic Trades internships at Colonial Williamsburg offer ten to twelve-week experiences working with the Historic Trades department. These internships allow participants to assist full-time staff in operations such as interpretation, demonstration, production, and research.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and demonstrates trades to guests
• Engages in production activities
• Undertakes assigned research projects
• Provides outstanding customer service
• Fulfills safety and security procedures
• Ensures adherence to safety and security procedures in absence of supervisor and journeymen
• Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or HSE
• Valid Virginia driver's license with acceptable driving record
• At least 21 years old
• No more than 1 moving violation or at-fault accident within 12 months
• No more than 2 moving violations or at-fault accidents within 36 months
• Able to provide a 5-year Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment
• Enrollment or completion in an undergraduate program in American History or related field
• Experience working with the trade
• Interest in 18th-century material culture
• Previous living history museum experience
• Familiarity with Colonial Williamsburg Historic Trades program

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong knowledge of computer systems, including Microsoft 365
• Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
• Flexible scheduling ability, including weekends
• Able to work safely with heat and sharp tools

Skills / Competencies

• Logical and creative problem-solving
• Ability to work in collaboration
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Knowledge of 18th-century material culture
• Experience with computer systems

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Stand: Constantly (5-8 hrs/shift)
• Walk: Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift)
• Sit: Frequently (2-5 hrs/shift)
• Use hands/fingers: Constantly (5-8 hrs/shift)
• Climb or balance: Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift)
• Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl: Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift)
• Reach with hands/arms: Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift)
• Talk or hear: Constantly (5-8 hrs/shift)
• Lift up to 10 lbs.: Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift)
• Lift up to 25 lbs.: Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift)
• Lift up to 50 lbs. (with assistance): Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job)
• Lift up to 100 lbs. (with assistance): Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job)
• Wet/humid conditions: Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift)
• Work near moving mechanical parts: Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job)
• Fumes/airborne particles: Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job)
• Extreme cold: Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift)
• Extreme heat: Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift)
• Risk of electrical shock: Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job)

Compensation

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $12.77 to $18.61 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the selected candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and the specific requirements of the role.