YOUTH Research, Development, and Evaluation Intern

1 month ago

Boston, United States Museum of Science Internships Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Youth Research, Development, and Evaluation Intern

Museum of Science, Boston

www.mos.org


Program Description:

This internship experience is offered through the Research & Development department, in the Museum's Exhibits, Research, and Collections division. The Research & Development department integrates current science research topics into the museum experience by conducting studies to better understand how people learn when they visit science museums, and by applying what we learn in these studies to create fun, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences for people of all ages.


The Research & Development department also oversees the Museum's Living Laboratory initiative, in which museum staff collaborate with scientists from across Greater Boston to offer museum guests the opportunity to participate in cognitive and behavioral science research studies as part of their museum visit. Through Living Laboratory, the department offers professional development that supports our research collaborators to communicate their research methods and findings to the public in effective and meaningful ways.


Interns in this department assist the team by contributing to both the creation and evaluation of new exhibits, programs, or online resources across a variety of current science topics


Position Summary:

The Youth Research, Development and Evaluation Internship provides training and practical experience in science research, science education, and science communication. Interns will contribute to projects related to the creation of new Museum experiences (e.g. exhibits, programs, digital offerings), through researching science topics, developing educational content, and testing prototypes with visitors. They will also contribute to research efforts that further understanding of Museum visitors' experiences by interfacing directly with the public, recruiting museum visitors to participate in studies, assisting in data collection, and educating visitors about the museum's ongoing research initiatives. Interns will work closely with a team of research, development, evaluation, and education professionals dedicated to creating fun and engaging exhibit-based science learning experiences for the public.


Responsibilities:

  • Develop familiarity with best practices in science research, science communication, and science education that are relevant to the current work of the department
  • Assist in developing and testing new educational offerings that support science learning through exhibits, programs, or online resources
  • Contribute to on-going research and evaluation projects by recruiting visitors to participate in studies, supporting data collection and analysis, and discussing study questions and methods with visitors
  • Engage visitors to the Museum's exhibit halls in hands-on activities that share findings generated through the museum's research and evaluation work
  • Assist in developing and testing new educational strategies, including those that support visitors' science learning through exhibits

Basic Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent educational program
  • Demonstrated interest in science research, science communication, and/or science education
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Demonstrated interest in supporting environments that promote diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
  • Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic group setting
  • Highly motivated, dependable and flexible
  • Attention to detail

Special Skills: (Not required)

  • Spanish language skills (written and/or verbal)
  • Demonstrated experience interacting with people from a diverse range of racial and ethnic identities, genders, and abilities

Location: In-Person (1 Science Park Boston, MA)


Length of Internship: Fall term - September 2024 - January 2025


Work Schedule: In Person, 7 hours/week, (Saturday or Sunday, 9am-5pm). Interns have a one-hour, unpaid lunch break each day


Pay Rate: 15.00 per hour


Application Notes: All internship applications require a cover letter AND resume. No phone inquiries, please.

Special Notes: Intern benefits include free parking in the Museum garage, close proximity to the Green Line, free admission, discounts in the Museum store and café and much more


The Museum of Science is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability or protected group status. Federal and State law prohibit employment discrimination.


It is the Museum of Science's policy when recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, and terminating employees to comply with those laws which prohibit discrimination as to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or other covered veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees, interns and volunteer are treated with respect and dignity.


The Museum will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources department via email interncoordinator@mos.org.


Check out our website at www.mos.org for more internship opportunities


The Museum of Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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