AV & Creative Technology Design Intern - Spring 2027

The-Children; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis offers a Spring 2027 AV & Creative Technology Design Intern position. You will gain hands-on experience developing and maintaining technology across galleries, including assisting with opening/closing the building and mobilizing a new gallery.

The role is part-time and on-site, requiring 1–2 years of college coursework and PC/Mac proficiency. Exposure to projectors and lighting technology is desired; prior theater or live AV experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 1 to 2 years of college coursework.
• Preferred major in AV-related, entertainment, or technology.
• PC and Mac experience.
• Understanding of projectors and lighting technology.
• Part-time position, approximately 15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Open the building to ensure all interactives are working.
• Brainstorm new gallery interactives and technologies.
• Install technology in new galleries.
• Create documentation for new gallery builds.
• Attend team and project meetings.
• Work AV events.
• Shadow staff to get hands-on training.

Skills

Open communication

Ability to take direction

Independent work

Education

1–2 years college coursework

Tools

PC

Mac

Projectors

Lighting tech

Job description

AV & Creative Technology Design Intern - Spring 2027

Job Category: Interns

Supervisor: Jonathan Bailey

Requisition Number: INTER002473

• Posted : October 1, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $15.50 USD per hour

Locations

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Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA

Description

OVERVIEW:

The IIT-AV Intern will gain hands-on experience developing and maintaining technology for The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. This intern will assist with opening and closing the building, installing technology in new galleries, and researching and prototyping new interactives. There is a new gallery being installed during this internship, and the main focus will be assisting with the installation and mobilization of that gallery.

The Children's Museum is building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences. Successful candidates will demonstrate the desire and ability to make positive contributions to our growth. We believe that collaboration and open dialogue among persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives best support our vision and mission.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Open the building to ensure all interactives are working
• Brainstorm new gallery interactives and technologies
• Install technology in new galleries
• Create documentation for new gallery builds
• Attend team and project meetings
• Work AV events
• Shadow staff to get hands-on training

REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of at least 1 to 2 years of college coursework
• Preferred major or field of study: AV-related (audio, video, lighting), Entertainment, or Technology-related
• PC and Mac experience
• Understanding of projectors and lighting technology
• Ability to take direction and work independently
• Open communication skills
• Previous experience in theaters or live production AV shows preferred, but not required
• Part-time position, approximately 15 hours per week

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to use hand tools and power tools, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff and team members, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to move throughout Museum galleries and technical spaces, including working at heights or on ladders as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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