Youth and Family Summer Programming

Smithsonian Associates; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Housing not provided

Job summary

Smithsonian Associates seeks a Youth and Family Summer Programming Intern to support daily operations of our summer programs in Washington, DC. Responsibilities include creating social media materials, handling registrations communications, preparing craft and print materials, and assisting with camps and sleepovers.

The internship offers a $7,700 stipend for 11 weeks, with May start and flexible hours including Saturdays for sleepovers.

Qualifications

• Interest in arts administration and museum education.
• Ability to work quickly with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of summer youth and family programs.
• Create social media materials using resources like Smithsonian Learning Lab.
• Send materials to program registrants and respond to inquiries.
• Prepare all crafting and print materials for each program.
• Support Smithsonian Summer Camp and Sleepovers as needed.

Skills

Arts administration

Museum education

Event planning

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Youth and Family Summer Programming Intern

This internship offers the unique opportunity to become immersed in all of Smithsonian Associates' Summer children's programs, including:

Support the team by assisting with all aspects of the daily operations ofour summer youth and family programs. Duties include (though not limited to):

• Create social media materials using such resources as Smithsonian Learning Lab.
• Send necessary materials and documents to program registrants, and respond to their inquiries.
• Ensure all crafting and print materials are ready for every program. Some crafting may be needed, though not always necessary.
• Ensure all paperwork is complete and in order for each program.
• Smithsonian Summer Camp:Working with campers (Kindergarten through 9th grade) and orchestration of the YouthTeacher Assistant (YTA) program for teens 15 years and older.
• Smithsonian Summer Camp:Assist in overseeing Before and After Camp activities, as well as managing the camper lunch break.
• Smithsonian Sleepovers:Provide in-person support for all Smithsonian Sleepovers. Spending the night is optional.

Learning Objectives

Interns will receive experience in the following areas:

• Arts administration and museum education
• Creation and execution of museum-based children's programs
• Educational and cultural event production
• Opportunity to create future programming ideas
• Interaction with top-caliber camp instructors and museum educators
• Experience or strong interest in working with children and/or program administration in a museum or classroom setting.
• Background or strong interest in program management, education and/or special events planning required.
• Ability to work quickly with attention to detail both independently and as a team
• Self-motivated with ability to take initiative when needed.
• Capability to collaborate as a member of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
• Strong computer and communication skills.
• Must be able to interact with many different types of people while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Other information

Season:

Hours:

40+ hours/week; 1 full summer

Schedule:

May to start of Summer Camp
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Start of Summer Camp to Late August
8-hour shifts starting as early as 7:30 a.m. and ending as late as 6pm.This covers the time periods for Before and After camp.

Saturdays for Smithsonian Sleepovers
5:00 p.m. to Midnight

Youth Teacher Assistant (YTA) orientation sessions
Saturday, May 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Compensation:

This internship receives a stipend of $7,700.00 for 11 weeks. Housing is not provided.College credit may be granted and must be coordinated in advance with the intern'suniversity/college. Interns may also participate in Before/After Camp duties, andthus be eligible for additional weekly stipend. Information about the Before/AfterCamp duties will be provided to those selected for an interview.

Location:

Smithsonian Associates offices located at 1100 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, D.C.