Exhibit Development Intern
Department:
Exhibits & Programs
Effective Date:
Ongoing
Reports to:
Betsy Loring, Manager of Exhibits
Qualifications:
- Strong research and writing skills
- Strong background in life sciences, environmental sciences, or related fields
- Interest or background in educational, museum studies or leisure studies desirable
- Art or design skills helpful
Responsibilities:
- Do background research for exhibits, and present results to exhibit team
- Evaluate the effectiveness of prototypes with museum visitors
- Opportunity to write text for exhibits
- Opportunity to design exhibits and or build of prototypes (working exhibit models)
Instructions:
Please submit to the address below:
- A completed application form
- A one-page cover letter which includes: The name of the project that you are applying for and why you are interested in it, What your future career objectives are, How your experience prepares you for this position, What you hope to learn through the internship
- A resumé
- A letter of reference from a current faculty member who can comment on your work and interest in the subject area of this internship
Structure of Internship
- One semester or summer minimum commitment
- Minimum time requirement: 2 weekdays per week
- Students who wish to receive course credit must arrange this through their college or university
- Students will be assigned to and mentored by museum staff
Applications are due by: Ongoing
Please submit completed application packet to:
Betsy Swaim, Volunteer Coordinator
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA 01604
