High School Internships

Science Central; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Science Central in Fort Wayne seeks a student to assist with Space Day, an informal educational astronomy program. You will help with each element of a public program, including writing sponsorship proposals, marketing, curriculum development, exhibit-building, and event management.

You will work with other students to create an engaging event on a topic of your choosing that is both educational and enjoyable, gaining hands-on experience in STEM outreach.

Qualifications

• Open to high school juniors and seniors.
• Past job or volunteer experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Space Day program elements.
• Write sponsorship proposals.
• Support marketing, curriculum development, and exhibit-building.
• Help with event management and scheduling.
• Collaborate with students to create an engaging educational event.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Deadline management

Professionalism

Creativity

Audience engagement

Willingness to learn

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Education

High School student (Junior or Senior)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Description

Involvement with an informal, hands-on, educational science center program all about astronomy called Space Day; assist with each element that goes into a public program for a science center, including writing sponsorship proposals, marketing, curriculum development, exhibit-building, and event management; working with other students to create an event about the topic of your choosing that is both educational and enjoyable.

Preferred Skills

• Communicative and team-oriented;
• ability to keep detailed notes and records;
• managing tasks within deadlines;
• professional in attitude and appearance;
• creative;
• comfortable with audiences and coworkers of all ages/backgrounds;
• enthusiastic;
• willingness to learn;
• familiarity with Microsoft and Google Suite;
• ability to lift 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Open to high school juniors and seniors;
• recommended to have past job or volunteer experience.

Schedule

• Fall 2026-Spring 2026;
• about 10 hours per week for 20 weeks;
• flexible scheduling;
• may include occasional weekends.

Wage

$12/hour.

Science Central is an equal opportunity employer.

Last updated: September 4, 2026 at 8:07 am