Museum of Science · 1 hour ago
In-Gallery Learning - Summer Youth Internship Program
Boston, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $15/hrThe Museum of Science in Boston is one of the largest science centers and cultural institutions in New England, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone. The Summer Youth Internship Program offers interns authentic work experience and the opportunity to develop transferable skills while engaging with museum visitors and supporting gallery operations.
EducationInformation TechnologyLife Science
Responsibilities
Learn facilitation strategies and techniques for engaging visitors in hands-on activities and interpretations
Interact directly with museum visitors for 4+ hours per day in the In-Gallery Learning spaces
Act as a museum ambassador providing excellent customer service
Assist with the setup and breakdown of daily activities
Help maintain gallery teaching space, cleaning and preparing activity materials as needed
Qualification
Required
Must be available to work routinely on Wednesdays, as well as a weekday and a day on the weekend
Comfort talking, interacting, and communicating with people of diverse backgrounds and ages
Comfort working with a team to accomplish a goal
Interest in STEM and/or informal education, and a willingness to continue learning
Comfort supporting visitors in a positive, engaging way
Comfort with large crowds of people in an active environment, often interacting with hundreds of visitors per hour
Company
Museum of Science
The Museum of Science is a science center and cultural institution that aims to promote engineering education awareness in the U.S.
Founded in 1831
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.15MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2022-01-04Grant· $0.15M
2012-09-12Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Miriam Kronberg, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Todd Sperry
Chief Marketing Officer
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