Internships available at Grey Towers

MILFORD, PA — Applications currently are being accepted for a number of different internships at Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, PA. Students who are interested in natural resource conservation, gardening, forestry, museum services and recreational or visitor services, such as tour guides, are encouraged to apply.

The Elisabeth S. Mortimer Garden internship, created in 1994 by Elisabeth and Charles “Duke” Mortimer of Westfall Farms, Montague, NJ, is focused on gardening. It provides hands-on experience to challenge and broaden the student’s knowledge of practical applications of horticultural theory learned in the classroom. Students receive a $2,500 stipend and housing at Grey Towers for the 12- week program. The application deadline is April 25, To apply, send a resume and cover letter that indicates your field of study and expected graduation date to Elizabeth Hawke, Horticulturist, Grey Towers National Historic Site, PO Box 188, Milford, PA 18337, email Internships are available from May through October for students to deliver interpretive mansion tours and education programs and hone their visitor services skills. By living and working on the estate, students will be immersed in the history of forestry in America. Students can earn a $65 per week subsistence allowance. Grey Towers provides housing and uniforms. The application deadline is April 15 for summer interns, June 1 for fall. For more information visit www.fs.fed.us/gt, email greytowers@fs.fed.us or call 570/296-9630.

In the area of museum services, students have an opportunity to work with the Grey Towers Museum Specialist and learn about curatorial services, including research, filing and the cleaning and care of the historic artifacts, photos, furnishings and documents. Apply through the Student Conservation Association at thesca.org. For more information call 570/296-9679.