Teen Tech Internship!
The Teen Tech Internship is a volunteer internship for students ages 15-19 enrolled in high school. Interns will support hands-on learning at the museum, focusing on technology and maker applications of science. Applying for the internship will give students valuable insight into a job application and interview process within a professional environment.
Teen Techs will work primarily in Maker Studio facilitating hands-on maker programming with guests combining STEAM principles (science, technology, engineering, art and math). These programs take place on Saturdays from 10am-4pm and Sundays from 12-4pm. Additional shifts will be available on weekdays when school is not in session (Spring Break). Before starting, Teen Techs must attend an orientation/training day and must be able to meet the minimum time commitment of 40 hours for the Spring semester. (Training counts toward the 40-hour requirement.)
Shifts in Maker Studio typically are on Saturdays from 9:30am-2:30pm or 11:30am-4:30pm and Sundays from 11:30am-4:30pm.
Interns will be expected to take at least one 15 minute break during their 5 hour shift.
Additional weekday shifts will be available when many schools are out of session on March 13-17.
Interns will be expected to take at least one 15 minute break during their 5 hour shift.
Additional weekday shifts will be available when many schools are out of session on March 13-17.
Intern Expectations
Teen Techs will be expected to:
- Work 40 hours throughout the semester
- Attend a 3-hour training in late January
- Interact professionally with guests
- Work collaboratively with museum staff and other interns
- Arrive on time and maintain professional communication with management
Sci-Tech Expectations
STDC will provide to interns:
- High quality training regarding educational facilitation techniques
- Opportunities to learn new technology and maker skills
- Direct supervision when on-site along with chances to work autonomously over time
- Letters of recommendation and opportunities to connect with community partners
Internship Timeline
Spring Semester 2023 Schedule:
(Phone interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are submitted)
- January 5 – Applications Open
- January 19 – Applications Close
- January 21 & 22- In-person Interviews
- January 28 & 29- Training Days (1 Day)
- February 4 – Regular Shifts Begin
- May 20- Spring Semester Ends