Internship Positions

Summer Intern Positions

If you or someone you know is in search of an exciting, hands-on internship, The Children’s Museum might have just what you are looking for. It’s a chance to do what you enjoy doing in an environment that encourages children and families to discover the world through play. Let’s work together to ensure every Children’s Museum guest has an enriching and enjoyable experience.

Museum Education Internship

Position Type: Part-Time, Entry-Level
Stipend: Unpaid Internship
Time Commitment: Minimum of one month
*We are currently taking applications for summer.

Summary: The Children’s Museum of Cleveland is seeking a hardworking, energetic and self-directed individual to serve as the Part-Time Education Intern. This position is an unpaid position that will work closely with the Education Department to provide day-to-day support to the Children’s Museum education, outreach and program offerings.

Duties

Interact with visitors throughout the day answering questions, observing behavior and modeling adult-child interaction
Clean and reset exhibits during opening/closing times and throughout the day
Facilitate programs as assigned, monitor and adjust as needed, this includes but not limited to: School Group Tours, informal programs, Daily drop-in programs, and Special Events.
Develop Programs as assigned
Maintain high quality program facilitation skills
Perform daily open and closing duties
Assist in maintaining Museum exhibits, materials and supplies throughout the day as needed
Collaborate with all members of the Education Team on projects as assigned, promoting a spirit of teamwork with all staff
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Excellent experience with many of the projects and people working within the Children’s Museum of Cleveland
Involvement in a variety of children and family programs and efforts
Experience as educational instructor in an informal setting
Experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating education programs
Opportunities to contribute to improvement of an education program
Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of the internship

Requirements & Qualifications

Ability to speak and perform comfortably and enthusiastically to adults, children and educators
Enjoy a fast paced environment
Must enjoy working with children and families
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Work well individually and as part of a team
A self-starter with a strong desire to learn
Be working toward or completed a college degree in Education, Human Development, Theatre, Family Studies, Museum Studies or related field – a plus

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:

Alys Hileman, Program Manager
ahileman@clevelandchildrensmuseum.org

Please no phone calls.

Summer Camp Counselor Internship

Position Type: Part-Time, Entry-Level
Stipend: stipend available based on experience level
Time Commitment: June 6^th 2012– August 17^th 2012

Summary: The Children’s Museum of Cleveland is seeking two hardworking, energetic and self-directed individuals to serve as the Summer Camp Counselors. This position will work closely with the Lead Counselor to provide a fun, educational and quality experience for campers, age 4-6, this summer.