Oakland Scottish Rite Historical Foundation

Organization Description

The Oakland Scottish Rite Historical Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that seeks to maintain and preserve the historic architecture and local history of the Oakland Scottish Rite Temple. The Foundation aims to display and interpret Masonic material culture with its magnificent library and extensive archive of photographs, certificates, jewelry, and sculptures. During tours visitors will experience first-hand the rich local, statewide, and international history of Freemasonry.

Program Information

Tasks/activities students will be performing for this opportunity: Qualified interns will work with the Historical Foundation's director/historian to inventory, catalog, and in some cases, photograph and scan books, objects, photograph, and other archival materials.

  • Analyze and/or study data
  • Assist a professional
  • Create evaluations, assessments, or survey instruments
  • Create written or digital content (e.g. graphic design, photos, website, blog/article, social media posts)
  • Engage in a research and/or scholarly activity
  • Gather and/or write oral histories
  • Observe a professional and/or client
Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
1547 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94612
United States
General Phone 
(521) 451-1903 Ext. 300
Website:
https://osrhistoricalfoundation.org
Student Contact 
Name
Adam Kendall
Job Title
Executive Director
Phone
(414) 640-4317
Email
akendall@scottish-rite.org
Program(s) 
Internship
iSchool Internships
Organization type 
Charity Organization/Foundation (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Arts, Culture, and Humanities, Education
Hours of operation 

Monday–Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Maximum students 
5