Intern Opportunity

Title:               Educator Programs Intern

Department:              Community, Student & Educator Programs

Supervisor:                Lead Educator for Student & Educator Programs

Possible Majors:       Education, Child Development, Museum Studies

Requirements:

·         Flexibility and ability to manage diverse tasks

·         Ability to work without direct supervision

·         Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

·         Comfort interacting with students of various ages

·         Interest in working on developing and facilitating programs for students

·         Enthusiasm for museum education

Description of Tasks:

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        • Help with day to day needs of department, including preparing materials and general administrative duties
        • Facilitate student workshops
        • Assist in writing of curriculum
        • Document student workshops using written, photographic and video techniques
        • Evaluate workshops using qualitative and quantitative means

Projects:

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        • Plan, prepare and execute evaluation and documentation of student workshops including photography and written analysis
        • Create and update written educational materials for teacher and student use 

Hours:                        Minimum 200 hours, 15-20 hours per week – 3 month commitment

Site:                Chicago Children’s Museum, Navy Pier

                        700 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 127

                        Chicago, IL 60611

Contact:          Sarah Williams, Volunteer & Intern Resources Coordinator

P: 312-464-7652  F: 312-527-9082

Please visit DePaul Experience for more information and instructions on how to apply.

Internships are unpaid.

CCM’s Internship Program provides interns the opportunity to develop important work skills and gain practical experience while working on significant projects to further the Museum’s mission.

Intern Opportunity

Title:   Health & Wellness Internship

Department:                          Community Connections

Supervisor:                Alexandra Pafilis, Community Programs Manager

Possible Majors:       Public Health, Public Policy, Physical Education, Health Profession or other Health-Related, Research, Community Studies

Requirements:          Experience or interest working w/diverse people, Research, Strong

Communication Skills (oral and written), Program Planning and Event Management

Description of Tasks: The Health and Wellness intern will work closely with the Community Programs Manager and the CC, Education, Marketing, and Development teams to review existing healthcare initiatives that educate, inform, and inspire caregivers about ways to make our environment, homes and lives safer, healthier, and happier places for our children. Provide  engaging, interactive learning opportunities for visitors to learn about the environment; research health and wellness initiatives as relates to museum, revise and/or develop new healthcare initiatives, and assist w/the plan to execute these initiatives. The Health and CC intern will research, plan, promote, execute, provide follow up, and report on CCM’s “It’s Easy Being Green Expo” to include presentations, demonstrations, and activities on a variety of topics including music, art, environment, and food. All initiatives must fit in w/the larger goals and objectives of the CC department and must support existing community partnerships.

Projects: (may include)

-          Research and recommendations for health initiatives at CCM

-          Develop, plan, coordinate, and execute the “It’s Easy Being Green Expo”

-          Attend and support activities during Free Family Night

-          Relationship development with related partners

Hours:                        Minimum 200 hours, 15-20 hours per week – 3 month commitment

Site:                Chicago Children’s Museum, Navy Pier

                        700 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 127

                        Chicago, IL 60611

Contact:          Sarah Williams, Volunteer & Intern Resources Coordinator

P: 312-464-7652  F: 312-527-9082

Please visit DePaul Experience for more information and instructions on how to apply.

Internships are unpaid.

CCM’s Internship Program provides interns the opportunity to develop important work skills and gain practical experience while working on significant projects to further the Museum’s mission.

Intern Opportunity

Title:  Family Programs Intern

Department:                          Family Programs Team/Education Department

Supervisor:                Senior Manager of Family Programs

Possible Majors:       Education, Child Development, and Psychology

Requirements:

Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, proven ability to organize groups and projects, excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience working with children and families, knowledge of computer systems a plus (word processing, desktop publishing), flexibility, team player

Please visit http://www.DePaul.Experience.com for more information and instructions on how to apply.