Starpoint Camp Intern (Summer 2020)

The StarPoint Summer Camp Intern will design, create and distribute weekly communications for camper families including Monday Reminders and the recap of the camp week through the Friday Newsletters. They will also serve as the camp photographer and lead the team of cabin interns to document camp and to develop the end of camp celebration slide show.

·        Be familiar with the daily camp tasks to help in camp cabins as needed.

·        Serve as a chaperone for StarPoint field trips and museum visits.

·        Serve as point person and assistant for camp contractors and presenters.

·        Compile a folder of the best photos of camp that could be used for marketing, presentations, and grant proposals.

·        Assist in the logistical preparations for the Kids Science Camp.

·        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 other department projects and/or events as needed.

·        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.

·        Experience or interest in photography is preferred.

·        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 able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. Full-time availability during StarPoint Summer Camp (June 15-July 10, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) is preferred.

·        Be available for full day training sessions on June 9 and 10.

·        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.

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.