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Youth Experience Internship - Summer 2022 Paid

Job Location: Fishers - Fishers, IN

Position Type: Internship

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Education

Position Purpose or Project:

With the largest new youth volunteer class in Conner Prairie history, there will be abundant opportunities for the intern to mentor and teach 10-17-year-olds. They will also aid in recruitment efforts.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The intern will split their time between our outdoor historic grounds and indoor offices. Outdoor temperature in the summer can exceed 95 degrees.

• Assist with daily supervision of our 100+ youth volunteers, ages 10-18. Twenty-five youth or fewer will be present most days.
• Engage in observable 1:1 coaching sessions with youth on our historic grounds. These will focus on mastery of facts, interpretative delivery, communication skills, and kinesthetic skills.
• Introduce mentorship techniques for the older youth in our program through coaching sessions and trainings. Lead at least 2 leadership trainings for older youth.
• Learn administrative skills such as planning training, scheduling, recruitment, and assisting youth staff in youth volunteer evaluation.
• Gain an understanding of basic 3rd person interpretation by interpreting 1 half day every two weeks on the grounds. This understanding is essential not only for their own benefit, but to gain the skills necessary for evaluating and coaching youth.
• Assist in developing a youth application and making community connections to aid in recruitment of a diverse volunteer corps.

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• A passion for youth growth and development in informal, dynamic learning environments.
• Knowledge of American History, youth development, or equivalent cultural studies is preferred but not required.
• Strong interest in non-profit organizations

• High school degree or equivalent. Preferred at least two years of collegiate studies.

• Collaborative rapport with adult staff, volunteers and Conner Prairie management
• Independent work ethic
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and/or Outlook is preferred but not required

Length of Internship/Hours (start & end date):

• Summer (middle of May to middle of August, dates flexible)
• 15 hours a week for 12 weeks. $11.50/hour.
• There is reasonable amount of schedule flexibility in this internship. The majority of hours will come when our museum is open, Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm. Some weekends may be necessary to experience special programs. Occasional evenings may be required.

Benefits:

• Professional development; training and orientation
• Practical professional experiences
• Free parking and general admission to Conner Prairie
• Free admission to Conner Prairie events
• Discounts at the Conner Prairie Store and cafe
• Recommendation letters from staff and documentation of hours served