Museum Education Internships

Description:

The Alaska Museum of Natural History is seeking qualified applicants for its education internship program. The intern will assist the Education Director with science education on topics including but not limited to geology, biology, and paleontology. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in museum education practices.

Duties include the following:

• Develop and teach hands-on science curriculum for various age levels
• Give educational tours of the museum
• Facilitate preschool programs
• Help with clean up and organization of education and supply areas
• Facilitate possible outreach workshops to local schools
• Develop online lesson plans for teachers to use in the classroom

Compensation:

$400/month full time.
Part time to be determined.
Flexible schedule.

Requirements:

Coursework and/or experience in a scientific field, child development, or education
Ability to follow through on assigned tasks
Work well with children
Must pass background check

Please mail a cover letter and resume with three references to:
Alaska Museum of Natural History
Attn: Education Director
201 N. Bragaw St.
Anchorage, AK 99508

Or e-mail to education@alaskamuseum.org
Subject line: Education Internship

Applications received by March 15, 2010, will receive priority consideration, but applications will be accepted until an intern is chosen.