Summer Digital Media Intern

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Department: External Relations

Supervisor Title: Museum Experience Manager; Digital Technology & Communications Specialist

Classification: Intern, Temporary Part-time, Unpaid

Commitment: May-August 2019. Requires 100 hours during the internship session (10-12 hours per week)

About Minnesota Children's Museum

Minnesota Children’s Museum’s mission is sparking children’s learning through play. We are dedicated to providing children with a hands-on and stimulating environment to explore and discover. With locations in St. Paul and Rochester, MCM employs 65 full-time and 65 part-time employees and engages over 1,300 volunteers annually. At MCM our workplace values that guide how we work together are: Play, Include, Grow, Serve and Strive

Minnesota Children’s Museum is dedicated to growing a diverse and culturally competent team of highly engaged staff and volunteers to reflect and equitably serve the vibrant community around us. We embrace differences in age, ability, color, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation. We strongly encourage the application of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to: Black, Indigenous, and people of color; immigrants and refugees; LBGTQIA individuals; people with disabilities; religious minorities; and the elderly.

Position Summary

The Digital Media Intern is responsible for producing photos, videos, and digital content for internal and external audiences. This position is part of a cohort of Digital Media Interns who will work together to support a variety of museum projects and works in partnership with Family Learning, Museum Experience and External Relations staff. Some examples of projects include capturing experiences in the galleries and traveling exhibits, daily on-going programs, special events, promotional content, and training content for cross-departmental projects. A flexible schedule is preferred, including weekend and weeknight availability for special events.

Major Job Accountabilities

This is an estimate of the duties to be included in the 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 Museum Experience, Family Learning, and External Relations staff.

• Produce video, capture notes, dialogue, and photos (using either Museum’s equipment or personal equipment*) following the Museum’s documented graphic standards.
• Create timely promotional video content for museum experiences and exhibits, special events, Teaching Artists, etc.
• Document the work and ideas of both children and adults within learning environments. Ensure consent forms are signed when necessary. Meet customer service & museum learning expectations at all times when on the Museum floor.
• Work with supervisor to plan projects and collaborate with intern cohort to execute projects.
• Maintain good communication with supervisor as projects progress, seeking approval for any changes as necessary.
• Synthesize, catalogue and store both finished documentation and the collected artifacts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

1. Formal education in a related field (film studies, marketing, communications, journalism, education) or related experience.
2. Strong cinematography and video and photo editing skills, as well as a passion for the art of storytelling.
3. Ability to capture candid and live action. Knowledge and experience working with children is preferred. Understanding of experiential learning preferred.
4. Ability to produce promotional videos for website and social channels.
5. Ability to take initiative, organize time and work independently, follow directions and complete tasks in an effective manner.
6. Skill in coordinating tasks and projects.
7. Ability to work well with people.

1. Flexible schedule with ability to work at various times and days throughout the course of the week.

Training Provided

• Intern Orientation
• Assignment training
• Museum background and philosophy.

* The Museum has the following equipment/software available for use onsite: Sony SR11 HD Video Camera, Nikon DSLR, Sony Shotgun microphone, Tascam, and Adobe Premier.

Application Process

Applications accepted until positions are filled. 2-3 interns needed. Submit resume, cover letter, and online application at www.mcm.org/jobs. Please include the following with your application:

• LinkedIn profile
• Portfolio of volunteer and/or professional experience including samples of photography, videos, and written work.