Title: Program Coordinator (Intern)
Paid, Seasonal
Summer 2023
SPI presents opportunities for family engagement and play-based learning through the lenses of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). This intern will assist in developing engaging activities for use inside our drop-in play space. And will support the successful implementation of outdoor summer enrichment programming for kids ages 5 -11.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications: Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be creative, collaborative, flexible. Able to be outdoors for extended periods of time. Must have a driver's license and access to their own vehicle since programming is spread out at multiple locations.
This position would be appropriate for someone who has previously worked or volunteered at other children’s museums, science centers, summer camps, after school programs, or has applicable classroom experience. Ideal for current college students (or recent college grads with an education degree) who are pursuing a career in education. It is not necessary for candidates to be pursuing an education degree, however, if they otherwise have applicable personal or work experiences which demonstrate interest in and talent for this kind of work and can articulate that in their cover letter.
The person in this position can expect to work 15-25 hours per week, up to 30 certain weeks as arranged.
TO APPLY:
Submit (by email) your resume and a cover letter speaking to your relevant experience which makes you a good candidate for this internship. Include names and contact information for two references (people who have worked with you in an applicable context who are not family members).
Email this information to Stephanie Calondis Geiger (our executive director) at Stephanie@spi-mountvernon.org and cc our office manager Jane (janehspispot@gmail.com). Please type “summer intern applicant” in the subject line.
Students who refer candidates to this position - or other job postings at SPI for which we are hiring - will receive a *$50 bonus for each person we hire!
*Up to two referred employees, if they are hired and remain an employee for one month or more. Referring person must be named on the new employees’ applications in order to receive this incentive.
Know before you apply:
SPI staff are expected - per board policy - to be up to date on standard vaccines including against COVID-19 . This is in alignment with CDC recommendations. Currently, masks are not required for staff or visitors to our center. This is subject to change in accordance with community risk factors as indicated by the CDC for COVID or other public health concerns. Note that it is an organizational value to align with CDC recommendations for the sake of public health. It is also a detriment to our ability to staff our space for scheduled shifts if employees are not protected from the risk of serious illness and hospitalization. Job applicants who indicate that they've chosen not to vaccinate against COVID-19 (or who are opposed to masking indoors as a public health measure in times of community spread or in the event of known exposure) will not be invited to interview. Qualified applicants who are offered a position should expect to provide documentation of prior vaccination against COVID-19.
Paid, Seasonal
Summer 2023
SPI presents opportunities for family engagement and play-based learning through the lenses of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). This intern will assist in developing engaging activities for use inside our drop-in play space. And will support the successful implementation of outdoor summer enrichment programming for kids ages 5 -11.
Responsibilities:
- help devise and set up: a. themed table top activities/stations for self-guided play (with compelling prompts, instructions and materials presented by us and/or b. short 5 minute “pop up” demonstrations (facilitated by staff and/or volunteer) that engage families in exploring STEM concepts more;
- monitor and troubleshoot summer camp operations, provide support to camp instructors or partner venues as needed (note: intern will not be at camp all day, every day - just check-ins, deliveries, occasional assistance with particular activities, help communicating with parents and volunteers, etc.) ;
- ensure that all necessary materials for camps are stocked and at the right venue(s) or put away when no longer needed;
- help plan and facilitate additional programming for various community events/festivals/concerts to which SPI has committed;
- fill in as needed inside SPI Spot, engaging families and assisting other staff with basic operations;
- other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must be creative, collaborative, flexible. Able to be outdoors for extended periods of time. Must have a driver's license and access to their own vehicle since programming is spread out at multiple locations.
This position would be appropriate for someone who has previously worked or volunteered at other children’s museums, science centers, summer camps, after school programs, or has applicable classroom experience. Ideal for current college students (or recent college grads with an education degree) who are pursuing a career in education. It is not necessary for candidates to be pursuing an education degree, however, if they otherwise have applicable personal or work experiences which demonstrate interest in and talent for this kind of work and can articulate that in their cover letter.
The person in this position can expect to work 15-25 hours per week, up to 30 certain weeks as arranged.
TO APPLY:
Submit (by email) your resume and a cover letter speaking to your relevant experience which makes you a good candidate for this internship. Include names and contact information for two references (people who have worked with you in an applicable context who are not family members).
Email this information to Stephanie Calondis Geiger (our executive director) at Stephanie@spi-mountvernon.org and cc our office manager Jane (janehspispot@gmail.com). Please type “summer intern applicant” in the subject line.
Students who refer candidates to this position - or other job postings at SPI for which we are hiring - will receive a *$50 bonus for each person we hire!
*Up to two referred employees, if they are hired and remain an employee for one month or more. Referring person must be named on the new employees’ applications in order to receive this incentive.
Know before you apply:
SPI staff are expected - per board policy - to be up to date on standard vaccines including against COVID-19 . This is in alignment with CDC recommendations. Currently, masks are not required for staff or visitors to our center. This is subject to change in accordance with community risk factors as indicated by the CDC for COVID or other public health concerns. Note that it is an organizational value to align with CDC recommendations for the sake of public health. It is also a detriment to our ability to staff our space for scheduled shifts if employees are not protected from the risk of serious illness and hospitalization. Job applicants who indicate that they've chosen not to vaccinate against COVID-19 (or who are opposed to masking indoors as a public health measure in times of community spread or in the event of known exposure) will not be invited to interview. Qualified applicants who are offered a position should expect to provide documentation of prior vaccination against COVID-19.