Cumberland Island National Seashore Collections Management Youth Internship

The National Park Service is providing public notice of its intention to award a grant to the American Conservtion Experience for a youth internship to work on collections management at Cumberland Island National Seashore. The internship will last for approximately 11 months and will involve tasks such as records management, environmental monitoring, and basic conservation treatments. The goal of the project is to address preservation and protection deficiencies identified in the park's Collections Management Plan. Key responsibilities of the intern will include: • Cataloging and updating accession records • Processing and organizing recent additions to the archives collection • Implementing an environmental monitoring program for storage and exhibit spaces • Coordinating the transfer of sensitive materials to mainland facilities • Developing a digital feature for presentation on the park's website and/or social media platforms The grant is expected to be awarded for a total of $46,520, with $34,270 coming from the National Park Service and $12,250 from the recipient.