Merced County Courthouse Museum

Organization Description

Merced County Historical Society, in partnership with the County of Merced, operates Merced County Courthouse Museum which provides many educational programs and cultural resource management. The Museum, housed in the historic county courthouse built in 1875, aims to encourage the love and understanding of Merced County’s natural, archaeological and recorded history.

Program Information

Opportunity Summary

This is an eclectic and interesting job that touches many areas of the Archivist, who report to the Museum Director. He/She will assist in cataloging, caring, and maintaining the museum’s collections. Some entry-level conservator work will be taught to this person (care and handling of historical objects). This person will help in conducting a museum-wide inventory with the registrar (this includes the scanning of pictures and other artifacts). Some help on exhibit installation could be done by this person.

By the end of this opportunity, students will have learned...

cataloging, caring, and maintaining the museum’s collections
research, development, curation, and installation of exhibits
community engagement and collaboration
educational material development
public relations

Health & Safety
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Parking is available
  • Parking is adequately illuminated

It is a historic building constructed in 1875. Some features, such as steeper stairs, are a little different than today's standards.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
21st and N Streets
Merced, CA 95348
United States
General Phone 
(209) 723-2401
Website:
https://www.mercedmuseum.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Sarah Lim
Job Title
County Museum Director
Phone
(209) 723-2401
Email
mercedmuseum@sbcglobal.net
Program(s) 
Internship
Organization type 
Historical Society/Museum or Library (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Education
Hours of operation 

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.