Past Internships

#0910-3011 PUBLIC PROGRAMS INTERN, Public Programs. 12-15 hours per week. Unpaid. Position Description: Assist Public Programs and Volunteer Department staff in reaching department goals and objectives for building, marketing and improving local Volunteer Variety Show. Develop and implement a marketing plan that will invite local artists to perform in this monthly event. Collaborate with museum volunteers and employees to develop and maintain a variety show calendar, database of community arts organizations and related recruitment resources and organize volunteer performance schedules. Requirements: One year of experience working in a volunteer program or nonprofit. Appreciation for local theater and arts. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to interact positively with a wide variety of people. Well-organized, detail oriented, creative and resourceful, with strong problem solving skills.

#0910-3001 WEB CONTENT INTERN, Marketing. 15 hours per week. Paid, $8.00 per hour. Position Description: Research and write for the Science Museum of Minnesota's main website and staff Intranet. Work with various departments throughout the museum to update the website's content. Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; good organization skills and attention to detail; high level of initiative and follow through; familiarity with Microsoft Office suite. Prefer majors in Marketing, Communications, journalism, English or a related field.

#0910-3002 MARKETING PROMOTIONS INTERN, Marketing, Communications, and Sales, 10-15 hours per week, primarily weekday/daytime hours with some event work on evenings or weekends. Paid, $10.00 per hour. Position Description: The Special Events and Marketing Intern will work with the Special Events Coordinator and other Marketing and Communications staff members to assist with the planning and implementation of a variety of museum marketing and community outreach events promoting our current exhibits. Learning Objectives/Goals: Gain experience in special events planning, marketing, public relations, promotions, and working within an office environment at a nonprofit. Must be able to work independently as well as a member of a team. Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; good organization skills and attention to detail; high level of initiative and follow through; familiarity with Microsoft Office suite. Prefer Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business or Nonprofit Management majors but other applicants will be considered. Students of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

#0910-3007 VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ASSISTANT INTERN, Volunteers. 10-12 hours per week. Unpaid. Position Description: Assist Volunteer Department (VHQ) staff in reaching department goals and objectives. This includes training and coordination of public-contact and behind-the-scenes volunteers. Provide writing support for volunteer recognition activities, department newsletter and other communication mediums. Collaborate with VHQ staff to develop and maintain volunteer work schedules, accurate records and overall positive volunteer relations. Requirements: One to three years of experience working in a volunteer program or demonstrated experience as a volunteer. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to interact positively with a wide variety of people. Well-organized, detail oriented, creative and resourceful, with strong problem solving skills. Working knowledge of basic computer applications, such as Access, Volgistics, Word, PowerPoint or Excel is a plus.

#0910-3008 SPECIAL EXHIBITS INTERN, Special Exhibits, 8-hours per week. Unpaid. Position Description: Gain practical experience in museum exhibit programs and operations specifically connected to the Science Museum of Minnesota's Special Exhibits and Science Buzz programs. Learning Goals/Objectives: Assist with routine tasks associated with the preparation for an upcoming Special Exhibit. Tasks include: copying training materials, assisting with the exhibit training operations, assisting with small non-technical tasks related to the installation of the exhibit. Write blog entries for Science Buzz that pertain to the content of the current special exhibit. Assist with the location and provide a list of print and on line sources and reference materials for upcoming Special Exhibits. Assist with the implementation and delivery of the current special exhibit's volunteer activities. Other duties related to the operations and programming of the Special Exhibit as assigned. Requirements: Interest in informal science education and museum programming and operations. Self motivated and excellent. independent working skills a must. Outgoing personality, willing to initiate conversations with visitors of all ages. Interest in science and learning. Punctuality and dependability.

#0910-3009 PROSPECT RESEARCH, Development. 10-15 hours per week. Unpaid. Position Description: Assist the Prospect Research Director with performing research on-line as well as with proprietary databases. Data entry of research materials. Evaluate prospects in the moves management system and code prospect data files with results. Requirements: Degree or interest in non-profit management. Basic internet skills, WORD and Excel experience preferred.

#1011-3004 PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN, Museum Enterprises Division - Public Relations Department. 12-18 hours per week, day/hours are negotiable. The summer 2011 Public Relations intern will gain insight into the role of public relations and communications in a non-profit setting. Responsibilities: Projects will include assisting with photo shoots and live television shots, writing press releases and communications pieces, assisting with media mailings, building and managing media lists, tracking and measuring news coverage, brainstorming and helping execute ongoing public relations strategies, assisting with events, and more. Requirements: Must be working toward a degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, or another related field. Junior or Senior status. Solid writing and computer skills, a willingness to learn about various aspects of marketing and public relations, and enthusiasm for science and learning. Strong organizational skills.

#1011-3002-2 KAYSC INTERN, Science Learning Division - Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center (KAYSC). 10-15 hours per week (4-6 hours between 10am and 6pm, Tues-Sat during academic school year, M-Sat during summer months). Responsibilities: The KAYSC Intern will work with a crew manager to promote the healthy development of youth leaders by involving youth in science, technology, engineering and math learning and providing them with opportunities to contribute their knowledge to others. Additionally, help youth plan for life after high school (e.g. academic and career exploration, workforce readiness, college planning, etc.). Intern will develop an understanding of the KAYSC youth work philosophy and approaches; will be directly engaged in developing STEM learning experiences that are relevant to the lives of the KAYSC youth and the communities in which they live.; work individually and with groups of KAYSC youth to help them plan for future life transitions (e.g. moving from middle school to high school, graduating high school, applying for college and transition in to life after high school). Requirements: Commitment of 8-12 hours per week and ability to travel to and from the Science Museum of Minnesota in downtown St. Paul; academic study in STEM and/or positive youth development fields; excellent communication skills; ability to arrive on time for scheduled meetings; experience and/or strong interest in supervising and supporting youth in out of school time settings; valid driver's license preferred but not required; fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Somali or Oromo preferred but not required.

#1011-3013-2 AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES INTERN, Talent Resources Division - Volunteers Department. 10-12 hours per week. Responsibilities: Develop and manage the museum's aquatic invertebrates program in the Mississippi River Gallery. Assist with the collection and documentation of a training manual that will empower volunteers to deliver the aquatic invertebrates program. Capture and format existing activities through an engaging and uniform medium. Create a training program for volunteers who provide the program. Requirements: College undergraduate status required, prefer experience in biology, elementary education, science education, environmental studies or experience with aquatic ecology. Enthusiasm working with young children and their families. Love of ongoing learning and a curiosity about the world around them. Strong communication skills and ability to interact positively with a wide variety of people of all ages preferred. Well-organized, detail oriented, creative and resourceful, with strong problem solving skills. Familiarity with MS Office.

#1011-3014 ORAL HISTORY INTERN, Talent Resources Division - Volunteers Department. 10-12 hours per week. Responsibilities: Develop and manage the Museum's Oral History project. Collaborate with the writer and photographer to accurately and comprehensively capture all volunteer oral histories and photographic images by the end of the summer of 2011. Work within a team setting to develop the Oral History project that captures the longstanding history of Museum veteran volunteers. Collaborate with the lead editor and photographer on scheduling interviews. Coordinate with other departments for additional programming ideas, resources and ideas for addressing program's relevancy to project's goals. Communicate with current Oral History volunteers regarding the expectations and deadlines of the project. Requirements: College undergraduate status required, prefer experience in history, sociology, anthropology, English and/or communications. Interest in capturing the history of a community. Love of ongoing learning and a curiosity about the world around them. Strong communication skills and ability to interact positively with a wide variety of people of all ages preferred. Well-organized, detail oriented, creative and resourceful, with strong problem solving skills. Mature judgment and ability to cope with problems that may arise. Ability to work well with people in a team-oriented workplace setting. Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, database management or creation and desktop publishing.

#1011-3012-2 EARLY CHILDHOOD SCIENCE INTERN, Talent Resources Division - Volunteers Department. 10-15 hours per week. Responsibilities: Develop and manage the museum's Playdates program (www.smm.org/playdates), targeting preschool visitors and their parents or caregivers in early childhood science experiences. Capture and format existing early childhood science activities in through an engaging and uniform medium. Create a training program for volunteers who provide the Playdates program. Requirements: College undergraduate status required, prefer experience in Early Childhood Education, Developmental Psychology or Nonprofit Management. Enthusiasm working with young children and their families. Love of ongoing learning and a curiosity about the world around them. Strong communication skills and ability to interact positively with a wide variety of people of all ages preferred. Well-organized, detail oriented, creative and resourceful, with strong problem solving skills. Familiarity with MS Office.

#1011-3003 EXHIBIT DESIGNER INTERN, Science Learning Division - Exhibit Design Department. 16 hours per week. Responsibilities: Work with project teams with developing visuals of exhibit projects currently in development, including but not limited to production of digital renderings, scale models, elevations, floor plans, isometric projections, perspective sketches, exhibit graphics, etc. Assist in prototyping experiences with visitors, participate in exhibit team discussions relative to exhibit development and design; participate in department meetings, and perform other items that relate to the operations of the design work group. Requirements: Academic major in Exhibit Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Theater Design, or Graphic Design preferred. Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

#1011-3005 FACILITY AND EVENT SALES INTERN, Museum Enterprises Division - Facility and Internal Sales Department. 20 hours per week, Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-2pm. The Facility and Event Sales intern will gain practical experience associated with selling/planning event space to new corporate and social accounts as well as existing client relationships at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Responsibilities: Assist with responding to inquiries from potential brides with space information and capabilities in a timely fashion; assist with room calendar management and availability requests for corporate business and follow up with basic site information; assemble corporate and wedding packets for site tours and help conduct site tours as needed; assist with client data entry; write post-event thank you letters; attend internal event planning meetings; other duties as assigned. Requirements: College undergraduate status required, and preferably working toward a business degree in Sales & Marketing and/or Hospitality; excellent written and verbal communication skills; superior customer service skills; maintain accuracy of details within a fast paced environment.

#1011-3006 HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN, Talent Resources Division - Human Resources Department. Approximately 12-20 hours per week, day/hours are negotiable. The summer 2011 (May through July, possibly into August) Human Resources Intern will gain insight into the role of human resources in a non-profit setting. Responsibilities: Projects will include analyzing and re-vamping the current museum internship program, assisting with entering data and running reports in the museum's HRIS (ADP HR/Benefits Solution), working with the HR team to update the employee handbook, and other duties as assigned. Requirements: Must be a current, or recent, undergraduate student specializing in Human Resources, Business, or another related field; excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving skills; must be detail oriented, and have high organizational skills; familiar with MS Word and Excel, and able to sit or stand for up to four hours at a time.