Job Start Date:5/1/24Type of Position:Seasonal, Hourly
Number of Openings:1
Job Location & Contact:
1000 East Beltline Avenue NE
Grand Rapids,
MI495256169777697
Job Description:
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts. Meijer Gardens is ranked among the 100 most visited art institutions in the world. The organization embraces the concept of a major cultural attraction centering around horticulture & sculpture. Meijer Gardens' commitment is to create a legacy of lifelong learning, enjoyment, and a rich cultural experience for generations to come.
Department: Education
Supervisor: Youth and Family Programs Manager
Pay Type: Seasonal, Part-time, Hourly, Non-exempt
Position Summary: The Education Intern will interact with children and adults in a variety of engaging activities and assist the efforts of the Education Department through planning, facilitating, and evaluating various events and programs. This is a paid seasonal internship, May through August.
Essential Functions
Assist with clerical tasks ranging from data entry to assisting guests with ticket sales and program information.
Purchase and prepare materials for programs and assist with creating interpretive materials.
Assist with a variety of needs for spring children’s classes and summer camps, including daily check-in and pick-up and classroom support/supervision and teaching.
Assist with educational activities and events at the Michigan’s Farm Garden.
Assist with program evaluation by conducting surveys.
Provide direction and oversight for volunteers as needed.
Produce a self-directed final project that will support education at Meijer Gardens.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Organizational Expectations
Embrace Meijer Gardens’ mission to promote the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts.
Embrace the organization’s non-profit status and commitment to serving and treating the public with dignity and working with a broad and diverse group of employees, volunteers, members, and guests in a respectful and professional manner.
Education and / or Qualifications
Education: Must be working toward, or have recently completed, a degree in education, the arts, sciences, museum studies, or related field.
Experience: Some previous teaching experience or experience interacting with the public in a cultural institution or informal learning environment preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Licenses:
Must have outgoing personality and enjoy working with guests of all ages and backgrounds
Must learn quickly and be flexible
Must be self-directed
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Familiarity with online ticketing software preferred but not required
Must be able to work 30-35 hours per week, including occasional weekend shifts, May through August
Working Conditions: Indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Basic mobility is expected in offices, grounds, and exhibition areas. Needs to occasionally move about the office to access resources. Must be able to operate computers, printers, and other office equipment as necessary. Must be able to remain in a stationary position during shift. Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information accurately with others. Ability to move up to 10 pounds regularly, and frequently up to 30 pounds.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Experience Required:
Education and / or Qualifications
Education: Must be working toward, or have recently completed, a degree in education, the arts, sciences, museum studies, or related field.
Experience: Some previous teaching experience or experience interacting with the public in a cultural institution or informal learning environment preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Licenses:
Must have outgoing personality and enjoy working with guests of all ages and backgrounds
Must learn quickly and be flexible
Must be self-directed
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Familiarity with online ticketing software preferred but not required
Must be able to work 30-35 hours per week, including occasional weekend shifts, May through August
How to Apply:
Please apply on our online website
Application Deadline:
May 31, 2024