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Starpoint Summer Camp Cabin Intern (Summer 2020)

Project Description
The StarPoint Summer Camp Cabin Intern will research, plan, and create three assessment lessons that they will lead for their assigned cabin. To assist with this project, they will receive trainings in camp procedures/expectations, how to write a lesson plan, and how to include imbedded assessments. They will also have a chance to hone their skills through planning and implementing an activity for open house and through daily active play activities that they will create and lead for the campers.
Additional Internship Duties
·        Assist the camp teacher in one of the three cabins (ages 6-7, ages 8-10, and ages 11-12) with implementing daily camp lessons, projects, museum visits, library visits, field trips, and classroom management.
·        Assist with the evaluation efforts for StarPoint. This could include interviewing campers, monitoring progress on projects, and entering data.
·        Serve as a chaperone for camp field trips.
·        Assist with preparing the end of camp celebration and slide show including taking photos during camp.
·        Assist with StarPoint Open House (June 10, 5-7 p.m.), the end of camp celebration (July 10, 5-7 p.m.), and the summer neighborhood night (July 23, 5-8:30 p.m.).
·        Support the Kids Science Camp that will take place the week after StarPoint Summer Camp by assisting with the lessons, museum visits, and classroom management that will be held for children of employees at a local company.
·        Build a training manual for the internship that will be referenced by future StarPoint Summer Camp Cabin Interns.
·        Observe other departments and museum positions to learn more about the museum’s operations.
·        Assist with the evaluation of the StarPoint Summer Camp by typing up and sorting camper feedback from the Paper Chains evaluation activity.
·        Assist with other department projects and/or events as needed.
Internship Requirements
·        Have completed at least one year of college.
·        Have experience working with elementary age children.
·        Have an academic background in education, museum studies, or a related field.
·        Have good oral and written communication skills.
·        Have good customer service skills.
·        Have excellent organizational and research skills.
·        Have the ability to multi-task
·        Exhibit professional behavior and responsible work ethic
·        Have web researching skills and a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
·        Be available for full day training sessions on June 9 and 10.
·        Be available full time for all of the camp weeks –June 15-July 10, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
·        Be available for StarPoint Open House (June 10, 5-7 p.m.), the end of camp celebration (July 10, 5-7 p.m.), and the summer neighborhood night (July 23, 5-8:30 p.m.).
·        Be available full time July 13-16 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. for the Kids Science Camp.
Internship Benefits
Beyond just coming to work at one of the most unique and fun places ever, we offer an array of perks to take your experience to the next level. We take care of our interns and value the incredible work that they do.
  • Stipend upon successful completion of internship
  • Intern Mentorship—one-on-one guidance with trained staff members who are assigned to help motivate you on your career path
  • Professional Development—a series of training opportunities that prepare you for your career
  • Practical professional experiences through autonomous project work
  • Portfolio development—a presentation or project report that showcases your museum internship projects for future reference
  • Intern Central—a place for interns to work, collaborate, recharge, gather for lunch, or just relax
  • Discounts in the Museum Store and Food Court 
  • Special intern-only events
  • One-year individual membership to the museum
  • On-site access to a gym