Museum Experience Coordinator Intern

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Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the Museum Programs Team with daily logistical functions necessary to run the Museum’s full programming line-up. This may include completing a variety of administrative duties to support the Museum Programs department, assisting with scheduling, taking inventory and ordering supplies, collecting and calculating program data, assisting with program-related communications, coordinating logistics for special programs and activities and special projects to improve department processes.

Major Job Accountabilities

This is an estimate of the duties to be included in this internship. The exact duties and projects will be determined by mutual agreement of the intern and museum staff. All duties will be carried out with the direction and supervision of the Museum Programs staff.

• Administrative tasks including planning and preparing routine and special programs, data entry for various reports, complete special projects as assigned.
• Document regular and special programs weekly and as needed through photos and video, maintain electronic photo/video files, create monthly slideshows with program highlights.
• Act as event lead during special programs and host for external event partners. Meet, greet and assist program guests (performers, volunteers, etc), assist with set up and clean up, including sound system set up as needed. Provide training for event volunteers.
• As needed, assist with daily program set up and clean up. Fill in as a program facilitator on the Museum floor for short periods of time. Assist where needed on the Museum floor on high-traffic busy days.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

1. Some post-secondary education in a related field.
2. Ability to organize time and work independently, follow directions and complete tasks in an effective manner.
3. Skill in coordinating tasks and projects.
4. Computer skills, including word processing. Experience with Microsoft Excel a plus.
5. Ability to work well with people. Strong written and oral communication skills.
6. Preferable skills/experience: experience working in an administrative role, customer service, volunteer experience, leadership roles, experience working/volunteering in family-oriented environments (interacting with adults and children together), previous event coordination, and/or previous experience working with children.

Training Provided

1. Intern orientation

2. Museum background and philosophy

3. Play Training (Museum educational roots and visitor interaction skills)

4. Assignment Specific Training

Applications accepted until the position is filled. Submit cover letter, resume, and online application online at https://mcm.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/997cd71f-3671-1705-3f00-c3481366a35b/apply?source=609322-CS-23506