Title: Summer Youth Programs Intern
State Role Title:
Hiring Range: 13.50
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Location: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org
Recruitment Type:
School Programs
The School Programs team resides in the larger, Learning and Community Engagement department. This team of museum professionals and educators are tasked with creating and delivering meaningful, dialogic and engaging educational programs and experiences to students and learners through onsite tours, programs, virtual learning and classroom outreach.
Through collaboration with the Human Resources and Professional Development team, School Programs leads our youth volunteer efforts aimed at the "Middle School" audience typically aged 12-14. This is an introduction to community service, public speaking, civic engagement, advocacy and soft skill building for teens.
Job Duties
This research internship will be laying the groundwork for the development of a new youth volunteer opportunity. Based on interest, the intern will be researching either oyster cultivation history in the Tidewater region or exploring natural plants related to Virginia, England, and West Central Africa and how these plants/crops led to the development of the “American” cuisine. This background research should include information on the specific topics as well as primary sources that reference different environmental settings. Once research is finalized, the intern will either work with staff to develop out aspects of the training class or work on turning portions of the research into activities that can be done with the general public. This position will also assist staff in the training of the youth volunteers who will be delivering the new program to a public audience.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong communication skills to include: Written, Oral and Active Listening
Understanding of current teaching methodologies
Knowledge of educational program writing and development
Strong research skills
Experience working with Microsoft 360
Skilled at public speaking and engagement
Prior experience working with school age children
Additional Considerations
Must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed at least 1 year in a higher education or a skilled trade or a tech program.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Raeven Chatman
Phone: 757-253-4302
Email: Raeven.chatman@jyf.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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