Education - Afterschool Programs

Description

The Afterschool Programs intern will assist with the development and/or implementation of programs and materials for the museum’s afterschool programs. The intern will work directly with children.

Responsibilities

Possible internship projects include:

• Assisting program coordinators with implementing daily lessons, projects, museum visits, library visits, and day-to-day operations for the museum’s on-site afterschool program.
• Developing and facilitating lessons and activities for students enrolled in the afterschool program.
• Planning and developing activities for family nights and neighborhood nights.
• Assisting with the evaluation efforts for the program. Could include interviewing participants, monitoring progress on projects, entering data.
• Assisting with documenting the program through videos and photographs.
• Assisting with the development of the program newsletter.
• Developing and facilitating activities for students who visit the museum on afterschool field trips.
• Developing pre- and post-visit guides for educators who bring students to the museum on afterschool field trips.
• Assisting with other department projects and events as needed.

Qualifications

Intern should:

• Have completed at least one year of college.
• Have experience working with elementary age children.
• Have an academic background in social work, education, family studies, museum studies, child development, psychology, or a related field.
• Have good oral and written communication skills.
• Have excellent customer service skills.
• Have excellent organizational and research skills.
• Have web researching skills and a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exhibit professional behavior and responsible work ethic.
• Be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Be able to work a minimum of 12 hours per week.
• Be available for the program hours – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-6:30 p.m.