Description

Description:

The Museum Education Intern reports to the Director of Education and Public Programs and will work along Education staff on a daily basis and will assist with daily operations that are essential for the development and delivery of quality educational programs and events at MPM, experiencing aspects of program development and delivery in our four areas of programming: Outreach, Informal Education, School & Formal Programs, and Special Events. This individual will also develop insight into how museum educators work with other departments to create the resources, programs, and events and best practices in the field of museum education and will receive professional development within the context of independent research as well as whole department workshops.

Core Responsibilities:

• Facilitation of educational programming at events such as:

• Outreach education - offsite with community partners

• Visitor engagement - on the exhibit floors

• Special events - on the exhibit floors

• Formal programs support – in MPM classrooms and the exhibit floors

• Administrative tasks such as:

• Monitoring and updating department calendars (sending event invitations, tracking blocked days, inputting booked programs, etc.)

• Assisting with department meeting minutes and post-meeting communications

• Preparing for larger workshops, preparing materials for programming, other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Interest in museum studies and/or education

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work well with others

• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift 10-20lbs

• Ability to work in an open environment

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

A fund of $2000 is available for wages for each intern, in addition to a $500 travel stipend that is independent from hourly wages. This internship will occur over 10-12 weeks (at approximately 16 hours per week), somewhat flexible, from June-August 2024.

The Milwaukee Public Museum

is a natural and human history museum located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The museum is among the oldest in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1850’s. We offer great career opportunities for people with all levels of training, experience, and education. We are a composition of diverse and talented staff working together as a team to offer our visitors the best possible immersive experience in learning and enjoyment.

A career with the Milwaukee Public Museum allows you to connect your skills and abilities in a rewarding position with a non-profit organization doing good work in our community. MPM provides an unlimited opportunity to gain knowledge about our world, as you connect with visitors, donors, innovative staff members, curious students, interns and volunteers in your day-to-day-work. See what MPM has to offer!

The Milwaukee Public Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.