The Children's Museum of Indianapolis · 7 hours ago
Community Initiatives Intern - Summer 2026
Indianapolis, IN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis is dedicated to community engagement and inclusion, and they are seeking a Community Initiatives Intern for Summer 2026. This role involves assisting with outreach, program support, and evaluation efforts to enhance community programs and build trust with local residents.
ChildrenMuseums and Historical Sites
Responsibilities
Assist with promotional efforts to drive enrollment and participation in community programs
Propose ideas to enhance the quality of community program offerings
Assist with market and or vendor research to support programming and project needs
Support coordination efforts for community programs and or event operations
Assist with pre- and post-event evaluations to help develop reports on program outcomes
Engage with established community relationships to help build trust and foster collaboration in support of diverse community needs
Complete additional community outreach and engagement tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Completion of at least one year of college coursework
Academic background in nonprofit management, event management, marketing or communications, social work, education, family studies, museum studies, child development, psychology, sociology, or a related field
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and research skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Professional behavior and a responsible work ethic
Strong customer service skills
Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
Availability to work Saturdays and some evenings to support meetings, programs, and events
Availability to work a minimum of 12 hours per week
Must be able to communicate effectively with community members, staff, and partners, with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to move throughout community spaces and Museum facilities as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to participate in meetings, programs, and events, with or without reasonable accommodation
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
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey Patchen
President & CEO
Andy Bawel
CFO
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