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Gain valuable, hands-on, professional experience through an internship at the Rochester Museum & Science Center. Check out the current opportunities listed below.
NOTE: While these internships are non-paid, they may be used for credit. If you intend to use your placement for credit, please make arrangements with the on-site adviser and complete the required paperwork before you begin your internship.
TO APPLY: Please complete the online volunteer application and send a cover letter and resume to the contact listed for each project.
The following departments currently offer internship opportunities:
Marketing/Community Relations
Education
Library and Archives
Exhibits
MARKETING/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
PROJECT: Marketing/Public Relations Copy WritingDESCRIPTION: Develop creative copy for advertising campaign, print materials and website content that will promote and energize the RMSC science/tech brand. Concentration on captivating headlines, taglines, and key-word promotional copy.
HOURS: Flexible, as time permits, on-site, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm maximum.
CONTACT: Please complete the online volunteer application and send a cover letter and resume to Debra Jacobson, Director of Marketing and Community Relations.
Debra_Jacobson@rmsc.org
PROJECT: Graphic Design InternshipDESCRIPTION: Assist in creative design of print materials and website content to promote RMSC programs and brand awareness. Must be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and InDesign.
HOURS PER WEEK: Flexible, as time permits, on-site, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm maximum.CONTACT: Please complete the online volunteer application and send a cover letter and resume to Debra Jacobson, Director of Marketing and Community Relations.
Debra_Jacobson@rmsc.orgPROJECT: Promotional PhotogaphyDESCRIPTION: Work with Senior Graphic Designer to develop a library of images that communicates the RMSC brand.
HOURS PER WEEK: Flexible, as time permits, on-site, CONTACT: Please complete the online volunteer application and send a cover letter and resume to Debra Jacobson, Director of Marketing and Community Relations.
Debra_Jacobson@rmsc.org
EDUCATION
PROJECT: Curriculum DevelopmentDESCRIPTION: Develop a curriculum guide for one of our many exhibit halls or outreach programs. The guides would be focused at a teacher audience, and include grade-appropriate pre- and post-lesson plans that can be used by teachers in their classrooms. Curriculum guides are needed for supporting experiences focusing on Physical Science, Natural Science, and Social Studies curricula. The project can be coupled with "Informal Field Experience" to include delivering the lessons, classroom observation, and/or development of the assessment tools.
HOURS PER WEEK: variable
CONTACT: Please complete the online volunteer application and send a cover letter and resume to Calvin Uzelmeier, Director of Education.
Calvin_Uzelmeier@rmsc.orgPROJECT: Geology Kits for Object-based TeachingDESCRIPTION: Work with the RMSC Teaching Collection for Geology to develop teaching kits that can be used as a "loan library" for regional teachers. These kits will relate to specific curriculum needs in Earth Science. The project would include several steps, including: update the catalog, research curriculum ties, identify items that meet curriculum needs, assemble kits, and develop complementary educator materials/resource guides.
HOURS PER WEEK: variable
CONTACT: Please complete the online volunteer application and send a cover letter and resume to Calvin Uzelmeier, Director of Education.
Calvin_Uzelmeier@rmsc.org
PROJECT: Informal Education Field ExperienceDESCRIPTION: Serve as an exhibit docent or youth instructor, leading experiences for school and/or public audiences. This project can include the development of assessment tools, and be coupled with "Curriculum Development" according to interests.
HOURS PER WEEK: variable
CONTACT: Please complete the online volunteer application and send a cover letter and resume to Calvin Uzelmeier, Director of Education.
Calvin_Uzelmeier@rmsc.orgPROJECT: Research Effective Marketing Practices for
Target Audiences DESCRIPTION: Research and contact
target audiences for specific exhibits and programs to ascertain best
practices, tips and models for developing effective marketing strategies
and pieces to promote specific RMSC offerings (exhibits and/or
programs).
HOURS PER WEEK: variable
CONTACT: Please complete
the online
volunteer application and send a cover letter and resume to Calvin Uzelmeier,
Director of Education.
Calvin_Uzelmeier@rmsc.org
PROJECT: Development of
Training VideosDESCRIPTION: Assist in the creation of
videos relating to RMSC exhibits and programs that can be used for both
staff & volunteer training, as well as content for the RMSC
website. Work could include script writing, performing, video recording
and editing.
HOURS PER WEEK:
Flexible hours per week including evenings and weekends.
CONTACT: Please complete the online volunteer application and send
a cover letter and resume to Calvin Uzelmeier, Director of Education.
Calvin_Uzelmeier@rmsc.org
LIBRARY AND ARCHIVESClick Here for information:  RMSC Collections and LibrariesPROJECT: Library Cataloging PracticumDESCRIPTION: Create original catalog records for a special collection of family journals (ca. 1864-1914), following established local procedure in accordance with AACR2, OCLC practice and MARC tagging rules. Students can earn practicum credits for a library/information services program.
HOURS: Hours can be arranged. Practicum students can complete the project within the hours needed for credit. Library hours are 9am–5pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
CONTACT: Please complete the online volunteer application and send a cover letter and resume to Lea Kemp, Librarian/Archivist.
lea_kemp@rmsc.orgPROJECT: Archival InternshipDESCRIPTION: Arrange and describe a collection of manuscripts, photographs, papers, and other ephemeral resources. Research and create a finding aid for the collection, and then create an original MARC record describing the collection according to AACR2 and MARC format standards. Duties may include evaluating condition of materials and taking steps for proper preservation. Students can earn archival internship credits.
HOURS: Hours can be arranged. Internships can be one semester or two semesters. Library hours are 9am–5pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
CONTACT: Please complete the online volunteer application and send a cover letter and resume to Lea Kemp, Librarian/Archivist.
lea_kemp@rmsc.org
PROJECT: IndexingDESCRIPTION: Create subject and name indexes for one issue or one volume (10 issues), or many volumes of our museum publication Museum Service. Students can earn internship credits. Library/information services students who have taken or are taking an indexing course preferred.
HOURS: Hours can be arranged. Internships can be one semester or two semesters. Library hours are 9am–5pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
CONTACT: Please complete the online volunteer application and send a cover letter and resume to Lea Kemp, Librarian/Archivist.
lea_kemp@rmsc.org
EXHIBITS
PROJECT: Design Exhibits
DESCRIPTION: Assist in the design of exhibits furniture and kiosks. Industrial design (3D) training preferred.
HOURS: Flexible, as time permits, on site Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm maximum.
CONTACT: Please send cover letter, resume, and completed online volunteer application to Lois Shaffer, Deputy Director, Design.
Lois_Shaffer@rmsc.org
PROJECT: Design Exhibits Graphics
DESCRIPTION: Assist in the design and production of graphics for museum. Graphics training preferred.
HOURS: Flexible, as time permits, on site Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm maximum.CONTACT: Please complete the online volunteer application and send a cover letter and resume to Lois Shaffer, Deputy Director, Design.
Lois_Shaffer@rmsc.org
PROJECT: Install Exhibits
DESCRIPTION: Assist in the creation and building of exhibits and exhibits environments. Fine Arts background preferred and carpentry skills a plus.
HOURS: Flexible, as time permits, on site Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm maximum.CONTACT: Please complete the online volunteer application and send a cover letter and resume to Lois Shaffer, Deputy Director, Design.
Lois_Shaffer@rmsc.org
PROJECT: Maintain Exhibits
DESCRIPTION: Assist in maintaining exhibits. All around handy person preferred, mechanical and electrical skills a plus.
HOURS: Flexible, as time permits, on site Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm maximum.
CONTACT: Please complete the online volunteer application and send a cover letter and resume to Lois Shaffer, Deputy Director, Design.
Lois_Shaffer@rmsc.org
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