Jobs & Paid Internships
Alexander Majors Barn Event Attendant (contract, hourly part-time)
Attendants oversee the Alexander Majors Barn rental facility during private events such as weddings and corporate parties. The attendant will open the space, assist renters, check the renters out, and then close the event space. Hours are primarily nights and weekends – perfect for students!
Please send applications to: Sarah Goebel, Alexander Majors Barn Manager, rentals@wornallmajors.org
Internships
Are you passionate about local history or interested in learning more about local history? Would you like to experience exciting, hands-on opportunities to bring history to life for community members? Former Wornall/Majors interns have gone on to hold jobs at institutions such as the Boeing Archives and the J. Paul Getty Museum!
The Wornall/Majors House Museums looks for interns throughout the year to help us give tours, do research projects, assist with special events, and more! Our interns will experience many facets of museum management, historical research, and non-profit administration. We value our interns and go the extra mile to make sure you receive a learning experience that fits your career goals. Most internships are ideal for undergraduate or graduate students with a focus in public service, museums or archives, or education. Check back often – opportunities change seasonally!
Thanks to a partnership with UMKC, students at UMKC may be eligible to be paid $15/hour through the university. Wornall/Majors can help you apply for this program.
French History Interpretation Intern – Fall 2024
Our French History Research Intern is responsible for researching French history in Kansas City, with a specific focus on the nineteenth century and writing the script for a tour in both French and English relating to this history. Candidate must be fluent in French. Full job description and application information (pdf).
Historic Preservation Intern
Our Historic Preservation Intern is responsible for researching best practices and creating a facilities plan for Wornall/Majors House Museums’ two historic sites: the John Wornall House and Alexander Majors House. Full job description and application information (pdf).
Indigenous History Interpretation Intern
Our Indigenous History Research Intern is responsible for researching and creating a plan for interpreting indigenous history in a way that relates to Wornall/Majors House Museums’ two historic sites: the John Wornall House and Alexander Majors House. This includes creating a public educational program or resource. Full job description and application information (pdf).
Pre-K Historic Education Intern
Our Pre-K Historic Education Intern is responsible for creating and executing programming for pre-kindergarten aged children and their families. This position must be available one Saturday morning per month. Full job description and application information (pdf).
Community Outreach Intern
Filled for Summer – now hiring for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025!
The Community Outreach Intern strengthens the Museums’ ties with the community. The intern will make connections with community groups, philanthropic groups, and educational institutions to make them aware of the programs offered by Wornall/Majors House Museums. This individual will also assist with the logistics and marketing of educational programming that takes place during their intern period.
Full job description and application information (pdf)
We may have opportunities for “create your own” internships for those with specific research visions or projects in mind. Contact Acting Executive Director Sarah Bader-King at sbaderking@wornallmajors.org to discuss. Please attach a copy of your CV to all internship inquiries.