Youth and Family Summer Programming Intern

Programs Supported

This internship offers the unique opportunity to become immersed in all of Smithsonian Associates' Summer children's programs, including:

Duties

Support the team by assisting with all aspects of the daily operations of our summer youth and family programs. Duties include (though not limited to):

1. Create social media materials using such resources as Smithsonian Learning Lab.
2. Send necessary materials and documents to program registrants, and respond to their inquiries.
3. Ensure all crafting and print materials are ready for every program. Some crafting may be needed, though not always necessary.
4. Ensure all paperwork is complete and in order for each program.
5. Smithsonian Summer Camp: Working with campers (Kindergarten through 9th grade) and orchestration of the Youth Teacher Assistant (YTA) program for teens 15 years and older.
6. Smithsonian Summer Camp: Assist in overseeing Before and After Camp activities, as well as managing the camper lunch break.
7. Smithsonian Sleepovers: Provide in-person support for all Smithsonian Sleepovers. Spending the night is optional.

Learning Objectives

Interns will receive experience in the following areas:

1. Arts administration and museum education
2. Creation and execution of museum-based children's programs
3. Educational and cultural event production
4. Opportunity to create future programming ideas
5. Interaction with top-caliber camp instructors and museum educators
6. Volunteer management

Pre-Requisites

1. Experience or strong interest in working with children and/or program administration in a museum or classroom setting.
2. Background or strong interest in program management, education and/or special events planning required.
3. Ability to work quickly with attention to detail both independently and as a team<./li>
4. Self-motivated with ability to take initiative when needed.
5. Capability to collaborate as a member of a team.
6. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
7. Strong computer and communication skills.
8. Must be able to interact with many different types of people while maintaining a professional demeanor.

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