Maker Education Intern

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Maker Education Intern will engage children and families in creative projects that develop problem solving skills and spark interest in science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts. that will serve as near-peer mentors and role models in a variety of community settings. The Maker Education Intern will work with the Maker Education team engaging visitors through interaction within museum galleries, facilitating workshops and activities. This facilitation includes ensuring that the Museum’s policies are upheld, that the exhibits are reset as needed for visitor interactions, that visitors are safe and receive rapid first aid assistance if needed, and that visitors enjoy their overall experience at the Museum. Excellent interpersonal, planning, communication, and organizational skills needed. Part-time Evening and weekend hours as necessary, flexibility of work hours and days required. This internship is for three months.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·          Lead and facilitate workshops in the Chevron Maker Annex.

·         Assist in co-creating maker activities in line with the goals of the Children’s Museum of Houston.

·         Facilitate interactive making explorations for youth and families.

·         Perform necessary maintenance, setup, and tear down for each program.

·         Represent the Maker Education Initiative and the Children’s Museum of Houston in a positive manner via attitude, communications, and enthusiasm. 

·         Assist in evaluation efforts. 

·         Perform other duties as assigned by the Children’s Museum of Houston. 

Please note that duties in addition to the ones you have listed above may be assigned.

The following are Essential Functions of the job & may not be altered without changing the basic purpose and objectives of the position: 

·         Maintain and prepare supplies necessary for programming.

·         Interact with staff and visitors.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

·         High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

·         Experience working in educational settings

SKILLS REQUIRED

·         An interest in creativity, DIY art or science projects and/or making things.

·         Excellent leadership and communication skills. 

·         The ability to interact effectively with children, adults, and host organization staff.

·         A level of comfort presenting in front of audiences of children and families. 

·         A passion for educating the public

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Manual Effort Applied                                                                     Percent of On-the-Job Time

(Check one)                                                                       Manual Effort is Applied (Check one)

__   Light  Lifting over 5 lbs & up to 25 lbs               __  Occasional Over 15% & up to 40%

WORKING CONDITIONS (check all that apply)                       

__   Inside Gallery conditions for majority of work time                                            

__ Some weekends 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Inside of Greater Houston Metropolitan Area

On a rare occasion travel may be required; less than 25% of working time

Outside of Greater Houston Metropolitan Area

_  No travel required