Education and Programs Intern - Odyssey Summer Metcalf
This internship is part of the University’s Jeff Metcalf Internship Program. Please review to learn more about program requirements for Metcalf interns.
This internship is a paid opportunity for all current Odyssey Scholars.
- This position is Grant Eligible for students who are not Odyssey Scholars and can apply to secure funds through an internship grant. Click here for a list of available grants.
- Students from other selective career cohorts, and merit award recipients may be eligible to receive funding for this opportunity. If you’ve received an internship offer for this opportunity, please inform your Career Advancement adviser/career cohort program coordinator to review funding eligibility before accepting an offer.
Odyssey Fellowship Award Amount: up to $5,000
Internship Time Commitment: Summer Quarter ( 10 weeks; 320 hours total)
Please make sure that if selected for an interview, you communicate to your prospective host organization/employer where you will be physically located during the internship as your location may affect your (or your host organization/employer’s) ability to pursue this opportunity.
If you are an international student, please make sure to visit the OIA website to familiarize yourself with your work authorization eligibility and requirements as soon as possible. If you’d like to make an appointment with your international adviser, please visit this page.
Education and Programs Intern
The individual in this position will assist with the coordination and implementation of onsite and outreach events and programs for families, teens, and educators; and other duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist with providing visitors with a consistent and stellar guest experience, including assisting with the facilitation of programs and events
• Conduct museum tours and presentations
• Assist with creating and managing educational programs
• Assist with providing a safe and welcoming space for visitors
*Sometimes capture daily attendance and monitoring capacity
• Serve as an alternate point of contact for the education department
• Lead educational programs for general museum visitors
• Assist with coordination of program logistics and implementation of onsite and outreach events, including family programs, and teen workshops
• Work closely with the Education team to assist with the coordination and successful implementation of programs, including researching, preparing materials, setting up learning spaces, and facilitating programming
• Other duties as needed
Qualifications
• A passion for African American Studies, Africana Studies, or a related field of study, preferred
• Must be well-organized, self-motivated, and flexible in an ever-changing environment
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills required
• Professional demeanor and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders required
Special Requirements
• Should be able to work flexible times, including weekends and holidays
• The position requires frequent standing and walking and some lifting