Centers for Public Science Learning Internship

Museum of Science, Boston

www.mos.org

Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.

Who We Are

As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change.   Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.

The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all.  Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.

About Our Internship Programs

Through transformative learning experiences and impactful service initiatives, we inspire lifelong advocates for science. By creating meaningful opportunities and building strong pathways, we aim to make each interaction within our internship and volunteer programs a gateway to networking, attracting and retaining talent. Embracing the values of everyone, service, learning, connection, and boldness, we empower individuals of all ages to contribute to our vision of a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.

Our Museum Internship Program offers dynamic opportunities for collegiate and youth participants, fostering engagement, learning, and skill development within the community. Designed to provide enriching experiences, the program caters to undergraduates, graduate students, and high school students aged 14-19, aiming to cultivate a passion for science and personal and professional development.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Contribute to the production of Centers newsletters That’s Life, Earthshift, and Spacing Out, expanding our audience reach through this important digital outreach method. Write one article per week for one of the three Centers newsletters, using appropriate science communication skills and in alignment with Museum editorial practices.

• Work with the rest of the Centers team to establish best practices for new programs, products, and events to be hosted by the Centers for Public Science Learning in the new Public Science Common. 

• Assist in the planning, production, and implementation of Special Events hosted by the Centers, including events in the new Public Science Common. This will include some work on evenings and weekends when these events are held.

• Create and facilitate a new program for Museum audiences that could be hosted during the Centers’ one-hour timeslot in the Public Science Common, aligned with your own interests and the mission and vision of the Museum and the Centers. 

• Develop methodology for tracking and incorporating digital assets, press, videos, and more into Centers communication channels including external webpages and internal Museum pages. 

When and Where You Will Work

• Onsite; Mondays – Thursdays 

What We’re Looking For (Competencies)

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and articulately with executive presence. Maintains this standard in all forms of written communication, including email. Is capable of and interested in learning to communicate clearly and without bias about scientific topics to a broad and global audience. 

• Collaboration: Works as a productive member of a group toward a common goal.  Contributes to team discussions, seeks out and works with others, and encourages  others to contribute to the process to improve the team’s efforts towards their goals. Welcomes feedback on creative programs and provides constructive feedback to others.

• Creativity / Innovation: Generates new and innovative approaches to problems. Thinks creatively about ways to engage all audiences in science learning. Has a desire to think outside of the box and contribute your own ideas to programming. Takes initiative to stay abreast of cutting-edge science news and present new topics to the team.

• Flexibility/Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change. Willing to adapt to changes in scheduling and programming space availability.

• Accountability + Follow-through on commitments: Lives up to verbal and written agreements. You do what you say you will and aren’t afraid to own your mistakes. You take the lead but are willing to ask for help. The team can count on you to show up and put in your best effort.

How We Work-Our Values

• Mission-Focused: We inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone.  

• Audience-Driven: Everything we do begins with the people we serve.

• Innovative: We are curious, take smart risks, share responsibility, and own outcomes.

• Generous: We offer time and energy towards common goals.

Application Timeline

• Applications close March 6th

• Round 2 responses occur March 13th through April 3rd

• Interviews occur April 19th through May 1st