INTERNSHIP POSITION AVAILABLE
(Excellent opportunity to gain experience in working with
middle school and high school students)



WHERE:  New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
        1801 Mountain Rd NW
        Albuquerque, NM  87104

Dates needed:  May 5 thru June 3--as shown below for training dates
June 4 thru August
7--supervision of students during work shifts

COMPENSATION:  $500.00 stipend (Housing may be available if needed)

CONTACT PERSON:  Maddie Zeigler
                 Phone: (505) 841-2857
                 FAX:  (505) 841-2866
                 e-mail:  [log in to unmask]

Responsibilities:
*Attend Junior Docent training sessions on following dates (6:30-8:30 p.m.):

May 5   Session 3--Introduction to bat cart

May 7   Session 4--Practice at bat cart

May 12  Session 5--Introduction to dinosaur cart

May 14  Session 6-Practice at dinosaur cart

May 19  Session 7--Introduction to sea tank

May 21  Session 8--Practice at sea tank

May 26  Session 9--Introduction to earthquake cart

May 28  Session 10--Practice at earthquake cart

June 1, 2, 3    Final evaluations (8:30 am to 5:00 pm each day)

*Supervision Duties--Be available to supervise junior docents during part
of each work shift--a possible work schedule might be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Work shifts for junior docents are as follows:   9:30-12:00 a.m.
                                                12:00-2:30 p.m.
                                                 2:30-5:00 p.m.
Supervision during work shifts entails checking the sign-in sheets to see
what coverage there is, walking through the stations and observing the
students at work, and problem-solving any situations that may arise.

*Administrative duties:
Assist with making name badges for new students
Keep attendance records
Check sign-in sheets for shifts
Arrange 2 field trips, send out flyers to students, attend field trips
Arrange 6 evening career exploration sessions for students
Plan End-of-Year Pizza Party (approx. Aug. 6)



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Maddie Zeigler, Educational Development Specialist
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
1801 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM  87104
phone: (505) 841-2857 FAX (505) 841-2866
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
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