Visitor Evaluation Intern

Department: 
Exhibits & Programs
Reports to: 
Alexander Goldowsky, Director of Exhibits & Programs
Status: 

EcoTarium internships provide experience working in a unique museum of science and nature. The internship program is open to undergraduate juniors and seniors and/or graduate students.

Qualifications: 

This is an ideal project for an individual or a class interested in museum and visitor studies, human use of the built environment, or research techniques in environmental psychology or landscape architecture. Interns will need to have a strong interest in visitor studies, ability to commit the necessary time, ability to collect and analyze data in a careful and professional manner, and ability to work independently. They will need to be able to be comfortable and courteous in approaching visitors and initiating interaction. Some knowledge of statistics would be helpful.

Responsibilities: 

Interns will work with EcoTarium staff to plan the study, choose relevant techniques, collect and analyze data, and report on findings. The results of this project will play an important role in the development of a new exhibit plan for the museum.

Since we will by relying on the results for strategic planning, a commitment to completing the project in a thorough, scientific and timely manner is critical.

Instructions: 

Please submit to the address below:

  • A completed application form
  • A one-page cover letter which includes: 1.The name of the internship that you are applying for and why you are interested in it, 2.What your future career objectives are, 3.How your experience prepares you for this position, and 4.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

  • Time commitment will be at least the equivalent of one day per week, for at least one semester, 2 days per week preferred.
  • Students who wish to receive course credit must arrange this through their college or university

Applications are ongoing

Please submit completed application packet to:

Betsy Maloney, Volunteer Coordinator
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA 01604
508-929-2708
bmaloney [at] ecotarium [dot] org

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