The Children's Museum of Indianapolis · 2 days ago
Riley Sports Legends Experience (RSLE) Intern - Summer 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $15/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis is seeking a Riley Sports Legends Experience (RSLE) Intern for the summer of 2026. The Intern will assist with operations support and deliver interpretive experiences in the RSLE spaces while gaining practical professional experience in various fields such as arts administration and health education.
ChildrenMuseums and Historical Sites
Responsibilities
Provides exceptional service and experiences to the visitors and guests of the museum in a fast-paced professional environment
Gains training and then executes positive, engaging visitor interactions. When assigned a post in the experience, the person remains visible and approachable in designated spaces. Learns and adheres to museum policies and procedures. Learns the presentation of specifically designated interpretation programs by researching subject matter, memorizing scripts, practicing skills, and honing presentation techniques
Provides research and operational assistance to the director and manager of RSLE. Takes on assigned projects and programs, working autonomously, professionally, and in a timely manner
Engages in facilitation in the RSLE. Maintains general knowledge of all RSLE zones and in-depth knowledge of interpretation programs, service, and family learning objectives for designated spaces
Completes designated professional development training opportunities. Remains well-versed in changing exhibit content, activities, scripts, and facilitated programs. Gains and maintains an appropriate level of content knowledge for designated spaces to provide high-quality experiences both formally and informally
Interacts with visitors to help them understand exhibit concepts and content. Implements educational interpretive experiences in all assigned spaces to achieve the goals and objectives of the experience, and to help explain the main messages and concepts to visitors
Qualification
Required
Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or recent graduate of a college or university associate's or bachelor's program
Experience working with children and youth in formal and informal environments
Strong presentation and customer service skills
Must be able to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, humid, and unpredictable Indiana weather
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment that values diversity and is child-centric
Interact with visitors and co-workers in a supportive, positive, and friendly manner
Maintain behavior patterns acceptable to co-workers and the general museum culture
Must be able to perform extensive work in indoor and outdoor environments, to perceive space, to read documents and diagrams, and to view a computer monitor
Must be able to communicate through projecting voice and varying tone. Team and group dialog required for communication of plans and concepts
Must be able to sit, stand, squat, and kneel for long periods frequently in costume or uniform. Must be able to negotiate pedestrian travel throughout the museum's physical campus
Must be able to lift objects to 45 pounds of weight, tolerate dust in the indoor environment, extreme temperatures, and humidity in the outdoor environment
Preferred
Background in sports experience preferred
Company
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is extraordinary—always! Through its world-class exhibits, the museum strives to excite and encourage family learning and curiosity by providing limitless opportunities to create memories and foster a sense of discovery.
Founded in 1925
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