Museum Education Intern: Inspire Kids with History Programs

UCI-OC Alliance; Mesquite (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Historic Mesquite, Inc. is seeking a Museum Education Intern to support field trips and education programs at Opal Lawrence Historical Park.

The role involves delivering engaging, age-appropriate experiences for elementary students through tours, storytelling, and hands-on demonstrations. Under the Education & Volunteer Programs Coordinator, you will also help develop summer camp programs and other educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or recent graduate in Museum Sciences, Library Sciences, Education, or History.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Friendly, reliable, enthusiastic about learning history.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading multiple field trips per week, including setup, education stations, tear-down, and inventorying supplies.
• Use inquiry, storytelling, and interpretive methods with children.
• Maintain student safety and protect historic collections and spaces.
• Provide general information and support program flow.
• Support volunteer tour guides as necessary.
• Help develop programs such as summer camps, outdoor classroom, or diversifying field trip offerings.
• Research topics and trends relevant to the museum.
• Write curriculum and guides for camp programming.
• Source and budget for needed supplies.
• Participate in training sessions, including CPR/AED certification.
• Learn and implement interpretive scripts, lesson plans, and history materials.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Experience with children

Enthusiasm for history

Education

Museum/History education

Job description

Historic Mesquite, Inc. is seeking a Museum Education Intern to support field trips and education programs at Opal Lawrence Historical Park.

The role involves delivering engaging, age-appropriate experiences for elementary students through tours, storytelling, and hands-on demonstrations. Under the Education & Volunteer Programs Coordinator, you will also help develop summer camp programs and other educational opportunities.