American Museum of Natural History Saltz Internship Program
Spring 2016
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Sunday, January 3rd
Saltz Internship Program Spring 2016
Eligibility and Requirements
New York City high school students who are 16-18 years old are eligible to apply. Applicants must live or attend school within
the five boroughs of New York City. Strong preference will be given to students who have taken at least two AMNH high
school After School Program courses. Students who have not met this preference a r e e n c o u r a g e d t o a p p l y .
Application Requirements
 Submission of Online Application and Essay via application online application. To Apply visit
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY16_SaltzSpring2016_A
o A thoughtful essay between 200 and 400 words in length (about 1-2 pages)
 Please write a 200-400 word essay about yourself that addresses the following questions:
- Why are you a good candidate for the Saltz Internship Program?
- Why are you interested in the sciences?
- How will this experience at the Museum help you further your academic and career goals?
o Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
School Year Program Schedule
The Spring 2016 Session will be January 23rd – April 17th 2016.
Training: Training will take place on two consecutive weekend days on January 23rd and January 24th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Attendance at both training sessions is mandatory. Two additional trainings dates
will be held during the program, dates TBD.
**Training on Jan 23rd and Jan 24th is MANDATORY** The program provides on-the-job training and exposure to
careers in science, museum education, and related fields. Participants work closely with Museum scientists and educators
exploring scientific content and learning valuable skills for working with and teaching learners of all ages.
Internship hours: Interns are expected to work 2 (2.5)hour shifts per weekend Saturday or Sunday. Interns will work
on educational touch carts and digital interactive experiences with visitors. There will be no shifts scheduled for (2/20
and 2/21), (3/26 and 3/27)
Compensation: Interns receive Metrocards during the program and a stipend at the end of the program, in addition to the
valuable experience, knowledge, connections, and friendships gained through participating in the program
More information about the Saltz Internship Program, including a link to the Spring 2016 application, can be found on our
website: http://amnh.org/education/saltz and www.amnh.org/saltz
The Expedition Centers are made possible by a generous gift from the Gary Saltz Foundation, Inc.