Date Posted: 3/18/25

Reports to: Lydia Wilson, Museum Program and Makerspace Manager

Classification: Part Time, Non-exempt

Pay Rate: $15.00/hour

Program Overview:

Discovery Center Museum is seeking 3 energetic and creative individuals to join our team as summer interns. This role is ideal for those who enjoy interacting with the public, especially children. The summer arts interns will be key contributors to our summer programs and events, helping to ensure a memorable experience for our visitors.

All applicants should be graduating high school seniors. This is a paid internship that lasts from June 2025 to August 2025. Interns will work up to 20 hours per week. Must be available to work Fridays from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, otherwise scheduling is flexible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in planning and implementing Family Friday events, including creating decorations and organizing activities that align with the weekly theme
• Assist with programming within the museum’s Makerspace and Lab
• Assist Discovery Center staff with special event planning and execution
• Design and lead special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Must be a high school senior graduating in May 2025
• Have an interest in art, science, and working with children
• Have a positive, friendly attitude and a collaborative spirit
• Able to work in a fast-paced, active environment with the ability to adapt to change

Work Environment:

This position requires the ability to stand and walk for the majority of their shift while maintaining friendly and courteous interactions with museum staff and visitors in a moderately noisy environment. This position requires bending, occasional lifting from floor to waist, reaching at shoulder height, and occasional reaching above shoulder height to access supplies. Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 40 lbs. Additionally, this position requires the following:

• Work primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors during seasonal events
• Conforming to dress code including wearing of uniform shirts and apron

To Apply:

If you would like to be considered and meet all the position requirements, please apply here

Discovery Center is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunity without unlawful regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from military service, order of protection status, genetic information status, pregnancy, childbirth (or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), work authorization status, or other protected group as provided by law.

DISCLAIMER

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested
in the course of employment. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform this job successfully; the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. All requirements
are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. The Company reserves the right to change the requirements of the position to meet the changing needs of the Company. Changes may include, but are not limited to, the essential duties and the qualifications required for the position.