Internships - Indiana State Museum

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The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites offer a wide variety of internship opportunities for college students at all levels of study and in many different disciplines.

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Our internships are typically one semester long and range from 20 to 40 hours per week, although in some cases other arrangements can be made. Internships may result in college credit, help to expand your education or provide you with job experience. To apply for an internship, you must submit an internship application and a current resume. All paperwork must be completed to be considered for an internship.

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2023 Summer Camp Museum Intern
Position Purpose:

The Indiana State Museum is seeking (2) interns to assist with K – 8^th grade summer camps. Interns will work within the Programs and Education Engagement department during the summer camp season, June 5, 2023 – August 2, 2023. Interns will receive a $1500 stipend upon completion. This position will be scheduled weekdays between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm. Interns must work 15-25 hours each week.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist camp day including engaging youth in hands-on activities, overseeing campers, and troubleshooting problems along with other camp staff.
- Coordinate (1) camp day with (4) activities or lead (4) activities within a camp day.
- Assist with preparation of materials and supply coordination.
- Help supervise campers.
- Mentor and encourage creativity and exploration through hands-on minds-on learning.
- Model leadership, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn and innovate with campers.
- Provide a safe environment for play, learning, and discovery.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Required Skills:
- Enthusiasm and creativity while interacting with children of all ages and abilities.
- Collaborative personality.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and take on the responsibility of campers’ safety and wellbeing.
- Ability to work between June 5 and August 2, 2023 and attend a training session prior to these dates. Note that additional prep time is possible.
- Completion of online child protection course during onboarding.
- Rising high school seniors or currently enrolled in college interested in recreation or education.
Physical Effort:
- Interns must move within the classroom.
- Interns must assist set up of tables, chairs, and program supplies.
- Interns work primarily inside the museum building with recess outside for 30 minutes, weather permitting.
- Some camps include offsite visits within walking distance.
This position reports directly to the Director of Education Engagement and the Camp Program Manager and works closely with Program and Education Engagement staff.

Position Evaluation:

A final evaluation at the end of the internship is available upon request. A mid-term evaluation is available, if desired, required or warranted for the internship.

Benefits:
- Free parking when interning (parking passes validated in the Volunteer/Intern Center).
- Free one year membership after completion of 40 service hours.
- Free IMAX preview events (some restrictions apply – see the Volunteer/Intern Center staff for more information).
- Discounts at the museum store and restaurant.
- Recommendation letters from staff and documentation of hours served.
- Free educational opportunities, and occasional optional day trips for a small fee.
How to apply:

Send an internship application, resume and cover letter to:

Camp Program Manager, Paris Walton [email protected]
Early Childhood Intern
Position Purpose:

The Early Childhood Intern is charged with assisting the Early Childhood team with the development, management, and facilitation of programs. This person will have the opportunity to work with community partners both in the museum and at community events. This position will allow the chosen intern to follow their interests within education and/ or the museum world to create unique programs and events.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with research, program development, prototyping and facilitation of Early Childhood programs for young children and their families
- Develop and manage community partnerships as needed for programs and events.
- Assist with creation and implementation of hands-on activities for community events.
- Assist with research, development, and promotion of marketing materials
- Attend project team and staff meetings
- Assist with large events and programs within department as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Required Skills:
- Pursuing a degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Child Development, Museum Studies, or Anthropology preferred
- Must have experience working with children
- Self-motivated, problem-solvers, visitor-centered and organized
- Ability to adapt and be flexible in a program
- Excellent customer service and time management
Position Shift:

Intern and internship supervisor will plan schedule upon acceptance of the position. Hours preferred will occur during Mondays- Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours per week are negotiable and could range from 10-40 hours per week as agreed upon with the internship supervisor. This is a non-paid internship.

Position Evaluation:

A final evaluation at the end of the internship is available upon request. A mid-term evaluation is available, if desired, required or warranted for the internship.

Benefits:
- Free parking when interning (parking passes validated in the Volunteer/Intern Center)
- Free one year membership after completion of 40 service hours
- Free IMAX preview events (some restrictions apply – see the Volunteer/Intern Center staff for more information)
- Discounts at the museum store and restaurant
- Recommendation letters from staff and documentation of hours served
- Free educational opportunities, and occasional optional day trips for a small fee
How to apply:

Send an internship application and resume to:

Early Childhood Program Manager, Dru Corliss [email protected]