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Education Internship Opportunity
Job Description: Volunteer Position
Interns plan, organize and lead science activites in the Museum's FETCH! Lab, the Science Roadshow, and during Museum events and programs. Activites are based on the FETCH! curriculum developed by WGBH for popular PBS program FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman. The FETCH! Lab is a Museum exhibit based on the program and the Science Roadshow is a traveling program based on the FETCH! curriculum which goes to schoolsm organizations and groups in the region.
Duties:
The Education intern directs kids ages 3-10 and their families in one (or more) science activities, working either one-on-one or in small groups. This involves:
- Planning and organizing weekly activites
- Plan and organize activites to be integrated into Museum programs and special events
- Provide basic information
- Helping kids to share their ideas about how things work
- Asking questions and encouraging kids to try more in-depth experimentation
- Opening and closing the lab
- Working with junior volunteer staff members (ages 11-13)
- Assist the Museum's teaching staff whith the Science Roadshow programs, events and outreach programs and Museum classes
Position Requirments:
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility to lead and develop projects in a variety of settings
- Able to work in a fun environment with parents, children and Museum staff
Contact Information:
Steven Hill
Operations Manager
The Children's Museum in Easton
508-230-3789
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