Benefits Eligible - No - Starting Rate - Salary Commensurate With Experience - Additional Benefits - Costumes - Type of Position - Intern

• Work Hours - Up to 40 hours weekly including days, weekends, and holidays - Requires Valid Virginia Drivers License - Yes - Minimum Age - City - Williamsburg - Zip Code - 23185 - Intern - Fifes and Drums - FIFE & DRUMS BUILDING - Job Description: - The Intern will learn essential support duties and responsibilities for the Fifes and Drums. This position will divide time between interpreting military music and administrative work with a focus on organizing and digitizing the musical repertoire and the updating of similar primary source files. Historic Trades internships are ten-to-twelve week in-depth work experiences within workshops of the Historic Trades Department at Colonial Williamsburg. Interns assist the full-time staff in shop operation, including interpretation and demonstration to our guests, and administrative work within the shop. Interns have the opportunity to learn about the history of trades and technology, gain experience with public contact and historical interpretation, to learn about careers in living history museum programming and working with traditional hand skills. Internships usually require commitment to a 40-hour work week for the duration of the experience. Costumes are provided where applicable. * Housing is NOT provided, it is the responsibility of the intern. Work To Be Performed: - Assists Fife and Drum Staff by organizing and digitizing hard copies of the Fife and Drum musical repertoire and performing other duties related to program operation as assigned. May involve engaging our guests within the Historic Area interpreting and demonstrating fifing and/or drumming, - Ability to follow explicit instruction, and work creatively within the Fife and Drum structure. Ability to perform tasks in a timely and professional manner. - Ability to transcribe and digitize hard copies of period music, related primary source material, and archival material. - Works to build and maintain a collegial work environment. - Follows safety and security procedures established for the site, tools, materials, and equipment. - Ensures that the safety and security procedures are followed in the absence of the supervisor. - Performs other related duties as required. - Job Requirements: - Demonstrated interest in fifes and drums and a desire to explore the possibilities of a career as a museum professional. - Good communication and guest service skills. - Ability to work well as part of a team. - Adaptability to changing schedules, assignments, and special projects and programs. - Aptitude to learn new skills. - Ability to transcribe original material and transfer to digital formats. Physical requirements: - Ability to stand for extended periods of time - Ability to safely perform repetitive work - Ability to work under extreme weather conditions with temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees F - Ability to work in noisy environment.
• Ability to perform physical activities including standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, lifting up to 75 pounds * Colonial Williamsburg is a seven day a week operation and interns are required to be available for work on weekends and holidays as needed for the duration of the internship. Preferred Qualifications: - Enrollment or completion of experience in the Fifes and Drums program at Colonial Williamsburg or commensurate experience in fifing and drumming elsewhere. - 6-10 years experience working with the administrative structure and leadership style of the Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drum Corps. - Experience transcribing printed sheet music into digital formats. - Strong computer and communication skills. - Familiarity with the Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drum program.