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STEM Education Internships for College Students
Interested in technical exhibit projects, innovation, crazy chemical concoctions? If you are passionate about science, technology, engineering, math, science education, and/or museum studies, this internship is for you!
The Durango Discovery Museum is pleased and excited to offer Science Education College Internships. For motivated college students ages 18-25! Four-month, unpaid internship is intended for individuals interested in pursuing careers in science, science education and/or museum studies. This is a volunteer position, but interns may be eligible for a paid position when available.
Be an agent of change — leave your mark and gain skills in the process!
This unique experience will provide interns with leadership experience, teaching experience, museum management and operations experience as well as an understanding of basic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) knowledge and concepts. Working closely with museum education staff members, interns will learn the ins and outs of a science museum, expand their scientific knowledge and teach scientific concepts to visitors of all ages. The internship will involve a significant amount of public interaction and interpretation. It is the museum’s hope that interns will grow and develop not only as science educators and facilitators, but also as individuals!
EXPECTATIONS
- Four-month commitment
- Ages 18-25
- Interns expected to commit at least five (5) hours per week. Museum is open Wednesday-Sunday, but education programs run Monday-Saturday. Specific hours and schedules will depend on the individual’s availability and interests.
Below is a list of possible duties expected of our wonderful Science Education Interns (although specific intern duties will certainly vary based on intern interests and experience).
- Stand behind a “touch-cart” and facilitate simple hands-on science lessons for visitors.
- Welcome school groups and lead school group tours
- Independent projects that help museum staff and/or enhance visitor experience
- Assist education staff with birthday parties, Sudden Science afterschool programs, Lego League afterschool programs and competitions, as well as our science summer camps (Camp Discovery).
QUALIFICATIONS
Most importantly, Science Education College Interns must show a high level of interest and enthusiasm in learning/teaching science and working at a museum. Interns must also have more than a high school education (perhaps some college science classes), or work experience relevant to STEM fields, teaching, or museums.
Click for the College Internship Application. PDF