Student Intern - Museum & Archives at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/carlsbad/jobs/newprint/5085347) Apply  Student Intern - Museum & Archives at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Salary $20.00 Hourly Location Carlsbad, CA Job Type Internship Job Number 91825 Department Parks & Recreation Opening Date 09/18/2025 Closing Date 10/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park is looking for a dynamic student intern with a passion for local history, museums and public service. This unique position combines hands-on museum exhibition and collection work with visitor services. The intern will work directly with the Archivist on museum projects, including inventory of the Permanent and/or Teaching Collection. Additionally, the intern will contribute to park events and guest services as needed. The intern will gain experience in artifact handling, museum preservation, cataloging and exhibit maintenance. This position requires someone personable, collaborative and a well-organized individual who’s accountable, enthusiastic about local history, enjoys public engagement and is comfortable working in outdoor environments! Carlsbad - The Community T he City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant natural open space combine with world-class resorts, family attractions, well-planned neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a charming village atmosphere create the ideal California experience. Covering nearly 40 square miles, the City of Carlsbad is currently home to about 115,000 residents. Thanks to an award-winning growth management plan, the city's infrastructure and services keep pace with development and promote an excellent quality of life. You belong in Carlsbad The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences , values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.? Why Carlsbad? The City of Carlsbad is committed to helping new talent grow! Our interns get exposure to important projects that have a real and positive impact on the community we serve. You will work alongside seasoned professionals who are experts in their fields, mid-level managers on their way up and new hires, fresh out of school. This network of colleagues is here to support you as they share their passion for public service, with the hope that you will carve out your own career path that is personally and professionally fulfilling. Qualified applicants will be notified only if they are selected for the interview process. *** Part-time employees cannot exceed 960 total hours worked within fiscal year.*** Key Responsibilities • Assist with an inventory and storage upgrade for the Archive and historic buildings • Properly care for museum objects and archival materials using accepted professional museum standards (training provided) • Assist with the digital cataloging service Past Perfect (cataloging, inventory, accessions, condition reports, etc.) • Assist with the maintenance and cleaning of exhibits • Provide a variety of administrative and specialized support to archives • Assist in the preparation of emails, reports, newsletters and data entry • Provide front-line customer service • Support special events setup/cleanup and front-line customer service Qualifications • Interest in local and state history • Demonstrate attention to detail • Strong organizational skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently or with a team • Understand and follow oral and written instructions • Good eye/hand coordination • Knowledgeable of modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and scanners • Ability to climb stairs, traverse uneven ground and occasionally climb a ladder • Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach for extended periods, withstand exposure to the outdoors, and lift up to 50 lbs Experience & Education Must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an accredited academic course/program or technical/trade school. Special Conditions • Required to attend mandatory meeting/training sessions; must provide own transportation • Must meet state of California tuberculosis test requirements • Must have valid California State Driver’s License Required Apparel Person hired must wear standard apparel as prescribed by the Parks and Recreation Department Internship positions do not have benefits, and cannot exceed 980 hours in a fiscal year (July 1- June 30). Paid internship positions with the City of Carlsbad receive 24 hours of sick leave per fiscal year (July 1- June 30) and are eligible to use paid sick leave 90 days after the first day of work (reported work hours). 01 Initial in the box below that you acknowledge "see application" and "see resume" are not valid responses to the questions below. 02 Are you currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of any of the following? + High School / GED + Trade or Technical School + College (Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's or Higher) + None of the above 03 Regarding your education, indicate your area(s) of study and the institution you are attending (or recently graduated from) in the space below. If you answered "None of the above" to the previous question, type N/A in the space below. 04 Please provide your availability, listing each day of the week and times you are available to work. 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