Hiring Summer Education Interns
Summer Education Internship
(2) Positions - 12 hrs a week for 10 weeks
June 9 - August 15 (with some flexibility)
Expectations to fulfill 120 hour internship
● x9 - CREATE workshops every Thursday from 3-4:30 pm (26 hrs)
● x6 - Alternating Thursday shift from 4:30-7:30 pm at Bay Park Farmer’s Market (22 hrs)
● x5 - Alternating Saturday Morning or Afternoon Shifts at Taylor Park Farmer’s Market, choose 8:30-11:30 am or 11:30-2:30 pm
● x10 - At least 1 docent shift a week (40 hrs)
● Lead Group Tours, various ages, Wednesdays - Saturday (6 hrs)
● Support 3 elementary age special events, 2 middle grade events or 2 teen events (8 hrs)
Postion Outline
● Assist with and lead museum education programming
● Opportunity to try new ideas and approaches in pedagogy and arts education
● Cultivate content-making and documentation skills to contribute to social media
● Engage with museum visitors and area youth
● Guide and teach all ages about our exhibits and community stories
● Lead scheduled guided tours with a variety of groups
● Lead youth from a variety of age groups in engaging, hands-on activities
● Assist or lead youth crafts and art activities, take lead with CREATE program
● Contribute to a positive, safe, and tidy work environment
● Get to know the community through tabling shifts at local Farmer’s Markets
● Contribute to the improvement of our exhibits, activities, and offerings
Perks
● Strong learning environment
● Collaborative work environment
● Mentorship with experienced guides and leadership
● Much room for personal expression and creativity
Desired Characteristics:
● Team player, willing to contribute your ideas and listen to others
● Strong creative and collaborative nature
● Enjoys working with youth and elderly populations
● Can follow directions under pressure in fast-paced conditions
● Willing to do some heavy lifting and take on physical tasks related to set-up, tear-down, games and play!
Please email your 1-page cover letter and 1-page resume to programs@stamuseum.org