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Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
EDUCATION INTERN
Summary:
Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM) in Seattle is seeking an intern for its Education team. The 2008 internship will last 10 weeks during June, July and August and the intern will receive a $3000 stipend.
Through dynamic initiatives focusing on American popular culture, EMP|SFM engages museum visitors in critical thinking and fosters creative endeavors. The museum, housed in a landmark Frank Gehry building, currently hosts exhibitions ranging from the groundbreaking American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music, organized in association with the University of Washington, to the science fiction-inspired Innersphere: Sculptural Works by Rik Allen. With education programs from investigation workshops for elementary students to the annual Pop Conference; interactive galleries such as the award-winning Sound Lab; and public programming like Sound Off!, the annual competition for under-21 bands, the central message to visitors is, "You can do it too." Visit www.empsfm.org to learn more.
Project:
* The Education Intern's main project will be working with EMP|SFM's online curricula for teachers, with a particular focus on evaluating, revising and enhancing archived curricula. The final product will be a reorganized curricular archive featuring the revised curricula produced by the intern.
* If time allows, the intern will also research ways to publicize the online curricula to educators.
* The intern will have the opportunity to participate in education and public programming department events.
* As needed, the intern will assist with support work for the education department, which may include filing, generating mailing lists, preparing workshop packets, etc.
Minimum Requirements/Special Skills:
* Bachelor's degree in education, humanities, history, anthropology, or related field
* Demonstrated interest in museum career; current enrollment in master's level program leading to museum employment preferred
* Experience teaching, preferably in a classroom setting, or working with classroom teachers
* Proficient in writing and editing; a writing sample will be required
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following to [log in to unmask]:
* Cover letter
* Resume
* Writing sample, preferably written for a general audience
* A minimum of 3 references including contact information for follow-up
Contact Jennifer Hammond, Manager, Interpretation and Educator Resources, at [log in to unmask], with any questions. Deadline for applications is February 22, 2008.
Jennifer Hammond
Manager, Interpretation and Educator Resources
Experience Music Project
Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
t: (206) 262-3256 f: (206) 262-3663
330 Sixth Avenue North Suite 200 Seattle WA 98109
empsfm.org
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