Department:
Museum Education
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of Education Coordinator(s), student interns may assist with daily operations, program research and development, and summer program activities including administrative duties, summer Discovery Adventures, the Museum Education garden, and Museum Education studios. Interns' duties will be designed around their experience, education, and interests, but first and foremost, based on the Museum Education department's needs.
Interns will be responsible for the interactive learning experience of children ages 6-17. Interns must be adept at a variety of teaching techniques that are applicable in relating the everyday life of 19th-century New Englanders in a historical museum setting. Interns will be trained to lead youth group inquiry-based historical site tours, group discussions, participatory activities, role playing, and simple craft workshops working in a cooperative teaching environment with fellow teachers.
Requirements:
Successful completion of two years in an undergraduate program with a core concentration in Education, History, Theater, English or Physical Education and Recreation. 1 to 3 years work experience in either a camp, childcare, or educational setting. A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be available for a training day and for a minimum of 3-5 days during each of the eight weeks of summer.
Hours:
Internship available year-round: fall semester, spring semester, and summer. The work day is from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the museum is open daily; work schedules vary by department.
