Educational Programs Intern, The Mary Baker Eddy Library, Boston, MA

Posted March 28, 2018

Responsibilities: This intern will assist the Library’s Educational Programs Coordinator. Main work includes: Facilitating on-site learning activities and programs for youth groups, developing content and resources for youth programming and field trips, including our summer youth events, One World and Free Fun Friday, facilitating program research, and supporting the development of Library walking tours.

This internship provides training in presenting guided children’s tours of the Mapparium. It is also designed as a mentorship, designed to be mutually beneficial for both the intern and the Library staff. You will be encouraged to develop professional skills in fields that include education, library science, museum studies, and public history. Additional opportunities may be available to assist with educational programming projects for adult audiences.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a background or interest in working with youth audiences. Experience in one or more of the following fields is required: museum education; general education; library science; American history; public history; event planning; customer service. Prior teaching experience in museums, schools, and/or camps is preferred. Interns must be patient with youth audiences, flexible, willing to work in teams, and able to take initiative. The Library encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity. Hours are flexible, Monday through Friday. Ideal candidates will be available at least 12 hours per week.

How To Apply: Please submit a PDF resume and cover letter, including two professional/academic references to: Marie Palladino, Educational Programs Coordinator The Mary Baker Eddy Library [email protected] 

Deadline for application: May 1