Burke History Internship
The Burke History Internship program is financially supported through a scholarship fund established in 2018 to honor the late Dr. Joseph Burke who served as chair of Miner Institute’s board of trustees for 30 years, and his wife Joan T. Burke who served as chair of The Alice T. Miner Museum for nearly 20 years. Both Dr. and Mrs. Burke were passionate about preserving the legacy of William and Alice Miner and carrying on their tradition of philanthropy in the North Country.
The Burke Intern will work independently and within a small team at both The Alice and Miner Institute. Tasks may include organizing and promoting community events and contributing to projects that help preserve and promote the history of William and Alice Miner and their beloved Heart’s Delight Farm. Interns will be given some latitude in choosing projects to work on based on their personal interests and what is happening at The Institute and The Alice.
The emphasis of this program is for students to learn crucial skills used in the museum and archive practices at two different organizations. Students will gain hands-on experience in areas like curatorial work, collections management, exhibition development, and administration. Skills acquired will include digitization, cataloging and arrangement, handling of artifacts, and public engagement in a variety of settings. Strong communication, organization, and time management skills are essential for the intern’s success. When feasible local networking and professional development opportunities will be offered, including visits to other museums and archives. Students will be required to research topics with written and oral components. Students will be required to work occasional weekends and evenings for special events.
This program is well suited to students pursuing careers in archives and records management, history, museum studies, or related fields. Applicants should be in their junior or senior year of study.
Each student will receive a $3,500 stipend; this includes housing in a fully furnished apartment in the Middleton Miller Student Housing Complex and continental breakfast and lunch each weekday in our on-site cafeteria. Students will work five days per week for the semester -- split between Miner Institute and The Alice T. Miner Museum. A refundable $100 security deposit for the room is deducted from the first paycheck.
The 2026 semester runs from May 18-August 14, 2026.
Application review will begin on February 14.
Ellen Adams | Curator/Director | Email
The Alice T. Miner Museum
9618 U.S. 9, Chazy, NY 12921
(518) 846-7336
Required Documents:
A copy of college transcript, does not have to be official
Two letters of recommendation
Letter outlining career goals and reasons for application
* Non-US residents should contact Miner Institute for additional details prior to completing application process.