In-Gallery Learning - Summer Youth Internship Program

Museum of Science, Boston

www.mos.org

Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.

Who We Are

As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change.   Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.

The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all.  Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.

Summer Youth Internship Program

As a result of taking part in the Summer Youth Internship Program, interns will gain authentic work experience and develop transferable skills while contributing to our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone. Please note that you must be available to work routinely on Wednesdays, as well as a week day and a day on the weekend. 

Summer Youth Internship Program

As a result of taking part in the Summer Youth Internship Program, interns will gain authentic work experience and develop transferable skills while contributing to our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone. Please note that you must routinely work Wednesdays. Important Program Dates:

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  • Onsite orientation: June 25^th
  
  
  • Shifts begin: June 28^th
  
  
  • Shifts end: August 16^th
  
  
  
  

What You’ll Accomplish

Activity and facilitation training: Learn facilitation strategies and techniques for engaging visitors in hands-on activities and interpretations. Train on In-Gallery Learning activities in the Engineering Design Workshop, Hall of Human Life, and Charles River Field Station.

Engage visitors: 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.

Support IGL operations: Assist with the setup and breakdown of daily activities. Help maintain gallery teaching space, cleaning and preparing activity materials as needed.

What We’re Looking For (Competencies)

Communication: Comfort talking, interacting, and communicating with people of diverse backgrounds and ages.

Collaboration: Comfort working with a team to accomplish a goal. Contribute to discussions and respectfully interact with others.

Willingness to learn: Interest in STEM and/or informal education, and a willingness to continue learning.

Customer service: 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.

How We Work-Our Values

Mission-Focused: We inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone. 

Audience-Driven: Everything we do begins with the people we serve.

Innovative: We are curious, take smart risks, share responsibility, and own outcomes.

Generous: We offer time and energy towards common goals.