Colonel Allensworth State Historic

Park Department of Parks and Recreation

Contact: Mr. Pete Yarborough

Supervising State Park Ranger
Colonel Allensworth State Historic
Park Department of Parks and Recreation
Star Route 1 Box 148
Earlimart, CA 93219
Phone: 661-849-3433
Webpage:
Description: Colonel Allensworth Park is an African American State Historic Park with 8
reconstructed house museums and church.

Internship/Seasonal Positions: Intern opportunities exist in volunteer coordination, museum custodian

(caring for homes & artifacts), tour guide, grounds and landscaping, historic display, design, historic
research, public relations, and office assistant. There is a dorm on the grounds for student interns.

Approximate Number of Interns/Seasonal Employees: 3

Experiences Offered

Historic Research x Conducting Tours X

Developing Brochures X Event Promotion xX
Developing Exhibits xX Administrative X
Video Production Fund Raising
Children's Programs Other: Caring for historic artifacts and homes

Majors in addition to History accepted for internships:

Salary: Approximate Amount:

Housing Assistance: X

Semesters Available

Fall: X Spring: X Summer: X

Application Materials:
X Cover Letter
X Resume
Writing Sample
Application
References
Other

Deadlines
Fall: Open Spring: Open Summer: May