Community Education and Events
The Missouri History Museum is accepting applications for non-paid internship in our
Community Education and Events department. The available position(s) are as follows:
K-12 Educational Interpreter
Summer and Fall 2009
Interns will be responsible for working with K-12 school groups who visit the museum, including
presenting educational tours of the gallery and leading classroom activities. Additional
responsibilities include preparing activity materials both before and after schools’ visits,
maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the Museum’s exhibitions, and possibly engaging in some
educational program design.
The schedule will be flexible and determined every two weeks, with most duties required during
the school day. This schedule will be highly variable depending on demand from schools and the
needs of the Education Coordinator, ranging from 0-20 hours/week. Professional activities will
take place principally at the History Museum, but other locations (such as the Library Research
Center or schools in the Saint Louis region) may be possible as well. Option for credit is available
with a minimum completion of 150 hours.
The preferred candidate will have experience working with students in the K-12 age range. S/he
will have an engaging presence, excellent communication skills, the ability to work as part of a
team and the ability to modify messages to meet audience needs. Additional qualifications
include sensitivity to multiple kinds of diversity and commitment to creating a positive group
dynamic. Knowledge of child development theory and skills in creative disciplines are also
highly desirable.
Candidates should be undergraduate or graduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher majoring
in History, English, Education, Anthropology, Sociology, Religion, Philosophy, Foreign
Languages (especially French, Spanish, or German), Art Dance or Theatre or other related field.
This internship is ideal for future educators who wish to gain experience, flexibility, and
confidence working with students from diverse backgrounds, with wide-ranging ability levels, in
many age groups, and across multiple disciplines.
Community Education and Events
Education Programs Assistant
Summer and Fall 2009
This intern will be responsible for supporting the Education Coordinator in developing programs
primarily in the permanent galleries (especially Seeking Saint Louis) through research and lesson
plan design. Some programs likely to be developed include “Celebrating Missouri" (4 th grade
focus), “A City of Many Tongues” (linguistic history of St. Louis), as well as programs dealing
with Native American history and the World’s Fair. S/he will also work with K-12 groups who
visit the museum, including presenting educational tours of the gallery and leading activities both
before and after schools’ visits, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the museum’s exhibitions,
preparing activity materials and classroom for activities, both before and after the schools visit
and providing other support to the Education Coordinator as requested.
The schedule will be flexible and determined every two weeks, with most duties required during
the school day. This schedule will be highly variable depending on demand from schools and the
needs of the Education Coordinator, ranging from 0-20 hours/week. Professional activities will
take place principally at the History Museum, but other locations (such as the Library and
Research Center or schools in the Saint Louis region) may be possible as well. Option for credit is
available with a minimum completion of 150 hours
The preferred candidate will have experience designing lesson plans and working with students in
the K-12 age range, especially in a museum setting. S/he will have an engaging presence,
excellent communication skills, the ability to work as a part of a team, and the ability to modify
messages to meet audience needs. Additional qualifications include sensitivity to multiple kinds
of diversity and commitment to creating a positive group dynamic. Knowledge of child
development theory, Missouri State Standards, and skills in creative disciplines are also highly
desirable.
Genealogy
Summer and Fall 2009
This genealogy intern will work on tasks related to the success of the existing genealogy series,
such as researching related topics, preparing materials, assisting registered families and
distributing needed supplies. The intern will be required to attend scheduled programs and
provide additional assistance as needed.
The intern’s responsibilities will consist of (but not be limited to):
 Ongoing Projects
 Ongoing Research Topics
 Final Project
The internship schedule will consist of 15 hours per week. The preferred candidate should be an
undergraduate student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher majoring in History, or other related fields.
This position requires a strong interest in genealogy research, demonstrated by an ability to easily
interact with diverse families in a variety of settings, such as workshops or lectures. S/he should
also have excellent social, organizational, written, verbal, clerical and communication skills.
Community Education and Events
Youth and Family Programs
Summer 2009 (5)
This Youth and Family Programs intern will work on tasks related to researching, assisting in
developing and implementing Museum programs targeted towards youth and family during nontraditional school hours. The programs will focus on engaging activities that allow family units
and youth groups to interact with each other while learning in the Museum. The intern will work
closely with children, families, and other members of the Community Education & Events
Department.
The intern’s responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
 Assisting with Storytelling Workshops on Saturdays.
 Preparing craft projects for children’s programs.
 Researching and developing new programs for Boy Scouts.
 Researching, developing and leading family tours.
 Assisting with special events for youth tours.
 Coordinating mailings and other marketing efforts for youth and family programs.
 Leading tours and craft workshops for summer camp groups. Tours and crafts will be
related to The 1904 World’s Fair and Katherine Dunham: Beyond the Dance exhibits.
 Leading Make and Take Workshops; open to the public.
 Producing well written program outlines for usage by current and future interns and staff.
The internship schedule will consist of 10 + hours per week; must have Saturday 10:30
a.m. – 2:30 p.m. availability. (This position will not be required to work every Saturday)
Youth and Family Programs
Fall 2009 (2)
This Youth and Family Programs intern will work on tasks related to researching, assisting in
developing and implementing Museum programs targeted towards youth and family during nontraditional school hours. The programs will focus on engaging activities that allow family units
and youth groups to interact with each other while learning in the Museum. The intern will work
closely with children, families, and other members of the Community Education & Events
Department.
The intern’s responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
 Assisting with Storytelling Workshops on Saturdays.
 Preparing craft projects for children’s programs.
 Researching and developing new programs for Boy Scouts.
 Researching, developing and leading family tours.
 Assisting with special events for youth tours.
 Coordinating mailings and other marketing efforts for youth and family programs.
 Leading tours and craft workshops for preschool and after school youth groups.
 Leading Make and Take Workshops; open to the public.
 Producing well written program outlines for usage by current and future interns and staff.
The internship schedule will consist of 10 + hours per week; must have Saturday 10:30 a.m. –
2:30 p.m. availability. (This position will not be required to work every Saturday)
Community Education and Events
If you are interested in any of these positions, please email a résumé and cover letter regarding
the relevant internship(s) to hradmin@mohistory.org. Please specify the internship(s) or
department(s) for which you are applying.
Although we prefer receiving applications by email attachment in Word, we also accept
applications through the mail. You can send in your cover letter and resume to:
Mel Carr
C/O Natasha Johnson
Missouri Historical Society
P. O. Box 11940
St. Louis, MO 63112-0040