Intern Volunteers

Interns spend an initial 12 weeks in orientation
and basic job training, learning about Explora.
They participate in transactive educational
experiences in science, technology, and art
with Explora’s professional educators and staff.

During this training period, the interns also assist on the exhibit floor. They develop resumes and prepare for interviews in order to apply for a paid internship position.

Schedule:
• 3:30-6:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday group trainings   
  (Explora can provide transportation from school and back home).
• 1.5 hour weekend shift on exhibit floor

Intern Apprentices and Intern Educators
At this level interns become paid, part-time employees of Explora. The interns receive training in Explora teaching methods and provide community service by facilitating Explora’s educational programs for elementary school children. The interns are matched with Explora staff members who support the intern’s job performance and help with college selection, application, and exploration of potential careers.

Summer

During the summer months, youth interns are encouraged to work as paid assistants in our summer classes. The youth interns also assist explora’s educators in faciliting programs, assist with demonstrations and visitor services on Explora’s exhibit floor and participate in outreach events.

Initial Qualifications
• High school sophomores
 
• Must qualify for federal free/reduced
   lunch program (Federal Guideline)
 
• Must participate in an interview  
   process with an adult sponsor
   or parent
 
• Program begins in January
   and continues through an intern’s
   senior year in high school
 
• 12 weeks (60 hours) training in
   operations,  exhibits, and programs

• Applications are accepted
   through December 1