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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. There are opportunities available in all departments, ranging from marketing and development to education. 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.

For more information on summer education internship opportunities, or to schedule an interview, call our Director of Education, Colleen Cross, at (216) 791-7114, ext. 21.

For more information on development department internship opportunities, or to schedule an interview, call our Business Development Manager, Andrea Ranta, at (216) 791-7114, ext. 16.

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Currently Available Internships

POSITION #1

Position Title: Summer Camp Coordinator

Reports to: Program Manager

Start Date: May 5, 2008

◘ Fantastic opportunity to expand and/or enhance your non-profit management skills.

◘ Small non-profit environment creates opportunity for a well-rounded experience with resume-worthy projects.

◘ Seasonal, full-time unpaid.

Position Description:

Oversee registration paperwork and phone inquiries
Manage daily registration table
Create and maintain an atmosphere of enthusiasm and discovery
Participate in prep work/organization of activities
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean education space

Requirements:

Highly organized
Outstanding people skills
Interest in elementary education, child development and family studies, or museum studies
Able to take initiative
Value informal learning and play and understand its importance in society

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POSITION #2

Position Title: Summer Camp Educator Internship

Reports to: Program Manager

Start Date: June 12, 2008

◘ Fantastic opportunity to expand and/or enhance your informal education teaching skills leading children ages 4-6 years in hands-on, creative learning and play.

◘ Small non-profit environment creates opportunity for a well-rounded experience with resume-worthy projects.

◘ Temporary, full-time unpaid.

Position Description:

Assist Program Manager in the set-up and presentation of educational activities
Oversee and engage a specific group of assigned children
Create and maintain an atmosphere of enthusiasm and discovery
Participate in prep work/organization of activities
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean education space

Requirements:

Experience teaching children in a formal or informal environment
Interest in elementary education, child development and family studies, or museum studies
Able to take initiative
Responsible
Value informal learning and play and understand its importance in society
Outstanding customer service skills

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POSITION #3

Position Title: Summer Camp Curricula Writer

Reports to: Director of Education

Start Date: Immediately

Internship Description: The Children’s Museum of Cleveland will offer 8 summer enrichment camps beginning the week of June 16, 2008. Each camp is designed for a maximum number of 20 multi-age children: 4, 5, and 6 years. Camps are 4 hours a day and will include multi-disciplinary activities based around pre-chosen themes. The Museums exhibits will be incorporated into the curricula along with outdoor play opportunities. All curricula will be aligned with Ohio Early Learning Content Standards.

The intern does not have to write at The Children’s Museum of Cleveland. However, access to a reliable email account and regular meetings at the Museum will be required.

Requirements:

Experience writing early childhood curricula
Familiarity with Early Learning Content Standards
Available for Museum meetings once a month
Access to a reliable email account
Highly organized
Value informal learning and play and understand its importance in society
Temporary, part-time unpaid position

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POSITION #4

Position Title: Museum Educator

Reports to: Program Manager

Start Date: May or June 2008

◘ Fantastic opportunity to expand and/or enhance your informal education teaching skills leading children ages birth-8 years in hands-on, creative learning and play.

◘ Small non-profit environment creates opportunity for a well-rounded experience with resume-worthy projects.

◘ Seasonal, part-time unpaid. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., minimum 2 days/week.

Position Description:

Assist Program Manager in the set-up and presentation of educational activities
Prepare and lead daily educational activities at the museum
Create and maintain an atmosphere of enthusiasm and discovery
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean education space

Requirements:

Experience teaching children in a formal or informal environment
Interest in elementary education, child development and family studies, or museum studies
Able to take initiative
Responsible
Value informal learning and play and understand its importance in society
Outstanding customer service skills

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POSITION #5

Position Title: Development/Administrative Intern

For more information on this internship opportunity, or to schedule an interview, call our Business Development Manager, Andrea Ranta, at (216) 791-7114, ext. 16.

Job Description

(This job description is not all-inclusive to allow for flexibility

based on organizational needs and an intern’s talents and schedule.)

General: ASSIST, with supervision, the Executive Director, Development Manager, Director of Museum Operations, and Guest Services Manager with various projects as needed. THIS IS A NON-PAYING INTERN POSITION.

Supervision: The primary supervisor who will oversee this intern position will be the Development Manager. The intern will be supervised on specific assignments by other staff managers as required or needed.

Duties Include:

Membership/Donor Mailings (merge/mail, stuffing envelopes, post card announcements, etc.) – including getting mailings ready for delivery to the post office – (includes membership acquisition mailings, annual fund mailings)
Records Management (filing) as needed.
Marketing/Public Relations assistance (mailing and/or e-mailing press releases, media alerts, educational programming mailings, new exhibit announcements, etc.)
Research and post information to on-line media outlets.
Basic general acknowledgements/follow-ups for contributions, cultivation and other events, etc. (large and small mailings)
Packaging/mailing brochures and other information to other venues in the Cleveland area.
Fulfilling donation requests.
Basic informational research (on-line or by phone) as needed.
Maintain information rack in the museum lobby with updated information for the general public.
Updating and/or consolidating any database lists as required or needed.
Copying, distribution of materials and/or basic reports.
Provide input on the creation of informational flyers, etc.
Other Duties – as needed and required.

All internships require a beginning and ending date to schedule a review. A review is required for the benefit of both the intern and CMC. Internships can be extended.
There is some built-in flexibility with respect to hours. Although an internship is non-paying, it provides valuable experience.
CMC expects an intern to treat their volunteer internship opportunity as they would a regular job, which will accommodate the assignment of duties and deadlines.
If this internship will provide the intern with extra “work/study” credits, CMC will be able to accommodate that requirement. Please provide all information, necessary forms, guidelines and your school “work/study” contact’s name.

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