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Position Description
Updated October 20, 2021
 
Title:                       Education Intern (Spring semester)
Division:                  Guest Engagement
Reports to:               Manager of Museum Programs & Manager of Digital Learning                              
Position Status:         Internship; Part-time; Non-exempt
Hourly Wage:           $10/ hour, up to $1,500 stipend
 
Position summary:
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture is looking for an Education Intern to assist in all aspects of the education team’s role within the Guest Engagement Division. The primary focus of this internship will be on leading virtual field trips through our award winning HistoryConnects distance learning program as well as preparing educational materials for VMHC’s Grand Reopening in Spring of 2022. Additional tasks will include administrative work, assisting with other programming needs such as Virginia History Day, and conducting research for program development. Some evening and weekend availability may be required. Applicants must be over eighteen and must undergo a background check. This position is eligible for university internship credit and is funded at $10/hour, with a stipend of up to $1500.
 
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Leading field trip programming, both in-house and via distance learning
  • Preparing for and assisting with additional public programs (ex: Stories at the Museum, Homeschool Open House, Sensory Friendly Events, exhibit openings, etc.)
  • Performing other duties as assigned
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Necessary:
  • Willingness to work with elementary aged students/children
  • Ability to address audiences, stand and walk for up to two hours
  • Interest in and willingness to learn general Virginia history on a variety of topics
 
Education & Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • May be an undergraduate or graduate student
  • Cover Letter, Resume, and one Letter of Recommendation required
 
Note & Special Requirements:
·        Experience working with students/children within or outside of a museum/camp experience preferred
·        Experience analyzing primary source documents preferred
·        Morning – early afternoon availability preferred
 
Application:
If interested in this job opportunity, please apply and upload your cover letter and resume to https://virginiahistory.isolvedhire.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internship.