Internships.
Although I had a BA, an MA, was teacher certified in two states, and had
taught in both informal (environmental, experiential) and formal (high
school) settings...When I asked why I wasn't selected for an interview I
was frequently told, "but you don't have any *museum* experience."
I did two 3-month internships and then started my first *museum* job a few
months later.
Making less than I did as a first year teacher, of course.

Good luck.



>Hello,
>
>I have a question about getting a job as a science/environmental science
>educator in a museum or natural history museum. I will be graduating from
>Indiana University in December with three
>Master's degrees, one degree in Instructional Systems Technology, another
>in Environmental Science specializing in Applied Ecology, and a degree in
>Public Affairs.   I served in the Peace Corps for two years as a Science
>Resource Teacher Trainer.  My undergraduate degree is in Environmental
>Studies.   My question is do I have the proper credentials to get a job in a
>museum as a science/environmental science educator? what can I do to
>become more competitive in getting this type of position?
>
>Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>Thanks,
>
>Dylan Kowalewski


J. R. Gronborg, Exhibit Developer
Chicago Academy of Sciences, The Nature Museum

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