Hello all,

 

The Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City has 3 education internship openings for summer 2013.  Please see below for more information:

 

Title:  Education Intern

 

Number of positions:  3

 

Compensation:  $1000 stipend; no housing provided.

 

Time Commitment:  130 hours total to be completed from June 5 - August 17

           

Weekly Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

Duties/Responsibilities/Projects:  Education interns will be responsible for facilitating programming and giving oral presentations for the summer Adventures in Learning series, which explores various aspects of the collection through tours and hands-on workshops.  Interns will lead pre-structured hands-on workshops and pre-written tours and will be responsible for collaboratively creating a new program.  Interns are required to assist with the World’s Largest Marble Tournament on Saturday, June 8th.  Interns will also participate in weekly readings and discussions about the museum field and museum education in particular. 

 

Supervision:  Amanda Clark, Assistant Museum Educator

 

Qualifications:  Seeking undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in museum education.  Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, public speaking experience, and demonstrated experience working with the public.  Must be a self-starter with high standards and exemplary problem solving skills.  History, art, education, and museum studies majors are encouraged to apply. 

 

Resume and cover letter due by March 29, 2013

 

Please send application materials to Amanda Clark, Assistant Museum Educator, Toy and Miniature Museum, 5235 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112 or [log in to unmask]

 

 

Amanda Clark, Assistant Museum Educator
Toy & Miniature Museum of Kansas City

main museum phone: 816.235.8000; direct: 816.235.8005
5235 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64112

www.toyandminiaturemuseum.org

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