What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Initiatives Intern - Summer 2025 position at External Opportunities?
The Community Initiatives Intern will assist with community engagement activities to support the museum in being a trusted and reliable partner to the community and Mid-North Neighborhoods that surround the museum. Additionally, the intern will provide aid in reducing barriers that limit access to dependable and credible resources that support a good quality of life for community members and Mid-North residents by fulfilling the following responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Help with the promotional efforts to drive enrollment and participation in community programs
- Propose ideas to enhance the quality of program offerings
- Assist with market and/or vendor research for programming and project needs
- Support the coordination efforts for community program and or event operations
- Assist with some of the pre-and post-event evaluations to help develop reports on outcomes
- Should be able to effectively engage with established relationships, building trust and fostering collaboration to support diverse community needs
- Complete other ad hoc community outreach tasks as determined as appropriate
The Children’s Museum is fiercely devoted to our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) efforts. We cannot transform the lives of children and families unless we embrace all families. Together we are building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates differences.
Internship Requirements
- Have completed at least one year of college.
- Have an academic background in nonprofit management, event management, marketing/communications, social work, education, family studies, museum studies, child development, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
- Have good oral and written communication skills.
- Have excellent organizational and research skills.
- Have web researching skills and a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Exhibit professional behavior and responsible work ethic
- Have excellent customer service skills
- Have the ability to multi-task
- Be available on Saturdays and some evenings to help facilitate meetings, programs, and events.
- Be available to work a minimum of 12 hours per week.
