Current Internship and Job Opportunities
The Portage County Historical Society offers paid internship opportunities throughout the year in hopes of furthering educational offerings and job experience to local students. Our internships provide real world museum job experience and connections to our community.
Current PCHS Internship Opportunities:
Education Internship
Internship Summary:
The Portage County Historical Society is offering an education internship for the spring 2023 semester. This internship will be essential in getting PCHS’s educational programs up and running after the COVID-19 pandemic. More than that, this internship will help build a new, comprehensive approach to assisting local teachers with their Wisconsin and Portage County history curriculum, particularly for state and local history taught at the 3rd and 4th grade level.
Salary: 10 hours per week at $12.50 per hour
Length/Dates: 15 Weeks, Starting January 23, 2023
Responsibilities:
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Creation of educational and teaching materials for PCHS website
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Revamp internal educational resources for onsite and classroom instruction
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Work with Executive Director to coordinate with local teachers for curriculum needs
Qualifications:
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Undergraduate or graduate student with major or minor in education, history, or museum studies
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Good written and verbal communication skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
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Ability to self-manage multiple projects
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Ability to secure transportation to PCHS’s historic sites
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter to PCHS Executive Director John Harry at jharry@pchswi.org
Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
PCHS Bookkeeper Job Description
The Portage County Historical Society is seeking a bookkeeper to manage our finances. Your responsibilities will include tracking our organization’s revenue, expenses, and taxes, as well as producing financial reports. You will also be responsible for reconciling our books to ensure our records are correct.
Responsibilities
Prepare accounting records by compiling and analyzing account information
Reconcile company's financial records to help ensure accuracy of financial statements
Prepare tax documentation for businesses and individuals
Post financial transactions to accounts and prepare financial statements
Job Qualifications and Skill Sets
Associate degree in accounting, business, or a related field
Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and accounting systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook), with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online; experience with other tax preparation and accounting software
Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and able to prioritize
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Hours per week: 3 to 5
Salary: $20/hr
Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
How to apply: Email your resume to Executive Director John Harry at jharry@pchswi.org