Fall '19 Education Internship at Children's Creativity Museum

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Fall 2019 Education Internship at the Children’s Creativity Museum
The Children’s Creativity Museum in San Francisco is an innovative art and technology experience for children ages 2-12 and their families. Our mission is to nurture creativity and collaboration in all children and families. We believe that creative expression, innovation, and critical thinking are core to fostering the next generation.

Commitment:

• Minimum 14 hours per week (9:00- 4:30 two days per week)
• Orientation is Tuesday, September 10th
• The first day is Wednesday, September 11th
• Applicants must be able to commit to the full internship from Tuesday, September 10th through December 16th, 2019
• Tuesdays from 9:00-4:30 are mandatory along with at least one other full day during the week (or two half days)

Compensation:

• Unpaid
• College credit when applicable
• Travel Stipend of $280 offered in bi-weekly payments of $40

General Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the Field Trip experience for children ages Pre K--8th grade in our multimedia exhibit spaces

• Work with Educators and Volunteers during General Admission hours to teach basic, intermediate and advanced art and technology skills to youth and families
• Prepare, maintain and troubleshoot equipment and supplies in the exhibit/production areas; identify and report the status of exhibits and supplies
• Responsible for opening and closing the museum floor and reporting on all issues related to running the museum

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong interest in art, education, museum studies, or media studies strongly desired
• Experience working with children
• Good computer skills on both Macs and PCs, working knowledge of media arts applications and the ability to learn and teach new software
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Tagalog a plus
• Experience working with families and community groups, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area strongly desired

• Must have earned or currently be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree

Benefits of the Internship:

• College Credit (where applicable)
• Free Admission to all museums in the Bay Area with museum badge
  ● Bi-Weekly meetings with a mentor from CCM’s Education Department to support professional growth
  ● Specialized track based on established goals and interests
  ● Weekly professional development workshops focused on informal teaching and learning strategies, museum exhibit spaces, customer service, stages of child development, behavior management, creative problem-solving, CCM's educational philosophy, and more
  ● Training in the facilitation of six different dynamic exhibit spaces
  ● Training in the facilitation of 10 different Field Trips
  ● Learn how to use Istopmotion for Stop motion animation, Blockly for Robot Coding, Garage Band for songwriting and sounds effects, a wide variety of musical tools and electronic music equipment for music making, as well as other innovative processes.
• A look into the behind the scenes of a leading Children’s Museum
  ● Training in public speaking, team work, and behavior management.
  ● Become part of a world-wide network of professionals
• A creative, fast-paced and collaborative work environment, surrounded by fun and innovative coworkers!
  
  
  Application Process:
  Please go to http://creativity.org/programs/application-education-internship-program/ and fill out the online application.

• Fall intern applications will be accepted on a rolling basis starting July 15th, 2019
• The last day to apply is Saturday, September 7th (Must be able to interview 9/8 or 9/9)
• Promising applicants will be invited for an interview and tour of the Children's Creativity Museum
• Orientation will be Tuesday, September 10th
  
  

Applicants must be able to commit to the full internship from Tuesday, September 10th through December 16th, 2019. Tuesdays from 9:00am-4: 30 pm are mandatory, along with a minimum of one other full day between Wednesday - Sunday (or two half days).