In these fast-paced, hands-on intern positions successful candidates will work in one or more of several visitor experience and learning programmatic areas: summer camps; family programs and activities; special events; and adult programming.  All interns will work as camp counselors, assist with logistical planning, set up, and execution of special day and evening events, and work in the family activity center leading daily artmaking activities during assigned weeks. Interns will also be assigned wide-ranging administrative duties. Expect some long days, significant logistical work in preparation for events, and on-going public interaction.

Experience and Skills: 

Candidates must be comfortable working with diverse publics.  Experience working with children in academic or informal learning environments – school, camps, museums, etc. — required.  Art-making and instructional experience required. Previous customer service work experience desired. Friendly, can-do attitude necessary, with good time management skills and ability to successfully juggle multiple responsibilities. Ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively with fellow interns, other members of the visitor experience and learning department and with staff from across the museum. Interns are expected to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Current high school – college seniors may apply. Applicants should demonstrate  serious interest in the education/museum education fields and academic experience in education, museum studies, studio art, or similar. Valid driver’s license required. Ability to lift 35 lbs; ability to walk and stand for significant periods of time.

The internships run from Wednesday, June 10 through Friday, August 14, 2020.

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend assignments.

$12/hour

Application Process
To apply send brief cover letter, resume, two references, one letter of recommendation, and a list of relevant courses, grades, and overall GPA.  Forward completed application along with cover letter,  resume and three letters of recommendation to Human_Resources@shelburnemuseum.org or Human Resources, Shelburne Museum, P.O. Box 10, Shelburne, VT 05482. Applications are due no later than Friday, February 29, 2020.