Montshire Museum: Jobs and Internships

Employment, Work Study, Internship, and Volunteer Opportunities

Staff Positions | Work Study Positions | Internships | Volunteers

Staff Positions

Exhibit Assistant

The Exhibit Assistant works with the Curator of Exhibits in many phases of exhibit maintenance, production and design in an environment with a national reputation for high quality interactive science exhibits.

The job is varied. It includes primary responsibility for day-to-day activities such as label production and replacement, exhibit and label prototyping and evaluation, and research on availability of traveling exhibitions. The EA will also be involved to a lesser extent in the creation of new exhibits. Some work takes place outdoors in Science Park or on the trails.

Approximately 20% time is spent on aquarium exhibits. In this capacity, the EA coordinates communication about all aquarium issues, learns how to maintain aquariums, manages aquariums during consultant's absences, keeps all aquarium labeling up to date, and brings to the Curator's attention any exhibit needs as regards aquariums.

Familiarity with or a willingness and ability to learn programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator is important. The EA must be able to write clearly and concisely, be attentive to detail, have manual dexterity, and enjoy problem-solving.

A science background is preferred. In addition we need a curious, hard-working, and enthusiastic learner/teacher who will enjoy approaching visitors on the museum floor as a part of his or her evaluation work. Some time flexibility is necessary.

Montshire is an exciting and enjoyable place to work, with a supportive staff environment.

Salary is competitive, and full benefits include employee health insurance, retirement plan, and vacation.

Please send resume to

Exhibit Search, Montshire Museum of Science
One Montshire Road
Norwich, Vermont 05055

or fax to 802-649-3637; or email montshire@montshire.org.

Work Study Positions

Work Study opportunities include exhibit explainers and education, membership, visitor services, exhibits, building and grounds assistants for the Museum. Montshire's work study is offered to financially eligible students (under Dartmouth and federal guidelines) who want to gain experience in their major as well as meeting educational expenses. Pay rate and hours (typically 10 to 15 per week) vary with each position. For more information please call the Museum at 802-649-2200.

Museum Internships

The 15 week, full-time internship program is held during all seasons of the year. Part-time internships may be available to meet the needs of an individual intern. Training begins with an orientation to all phases of the Museum's operations. Interns gradually assume responsibilities during this period and by the second week are an integral part of the Museum staff. In addition to these responsibilities, each intern is involved in a major or several minor projects to be completed by the end of the internship. Interns will be able to confer regularly with staff members concerning their progress. At the end of the program each intern will receive an evaluation which may be used as a reference when applying for professional positions. Internship options include:

Exhibit Design & Fabrication

Membership and Development

Public Relations

Science Education
An Internship application in .pdf format can be downloaded and printed, or it can be obtained by contacting the Museum by email at montshire@montshire.org.
Prerequisites include an interest in science and a desire to work with people. Priority will be given to those interested in working in the field after the program. Familiarity with natural and physical science, communications and education are useful.
Housing with a local family may be available, although not guaranteed. A stipend of $1000 is intended to help offset food and gas expenses.
We have a separate page of information on Internship Options.

For additional information on any program and for application materials, call Montshire at 802-649-2200, or send e-mail to montshire@montshire.org.

Volunteer Opportunities at Montshire

Volunteer at Science Soda Fountain

Montshire volunteers help with a wide range of activities, some working on a weekly schedule, others working on an occasional basis or on specific events. Some work with our visiting public, others work behind the scenes. While specific needs vary throughout the year, here are descriptions about ongoing volunteer positions.

Special Volunteer Opportunity

The Montshire is searching for a volunteer with plant identification skills. Share your knowledge with Museum visitors and promote science education by managing plant labeling. You'll walk the Montshire property on a regular basis, create and place identification signs at select plants as they appear, and remove them as needed. For more information, please call Jen at 802-649-2200 or e-mail volunteer@montshire.org.

Program Volunteers

Explainers interact with visitors, demonstrating exhibits and informal science activities; make presentations with our exhibits. Initial and ongoing monthly training from Museum education staff, very little daily staff supervision. Strong interest in working with children and visitors, and ability to work independently essential. Time commitment: 3 hours/week.

Museum Preschool volunteers assist the staff teacher in the weekly Museum Preschool for 4- and 5-year old children. A love of little kids and ease in sitting on the floor are the key requirements. Time commitment: 3 hours/week (Wednesdays) during the school year.

Exhibits Volunteers

Design and research volunteers take on tasks, under the supervision of Montshire's exhibits curator, involving initial planning and library research for new or revised exhibits. Time committment: varies.

Production and repairs volunteers work with Museum staff in building, painting, maintaining and fixing exhibits. Experience with carpentry, power tools and machinery very helpful. Time committment: weekly or monthly.

Trails and landscaping volunteers help with annual trail maintenance and special plantings or clean-ups. Time commitment: 4-6 hours on occasional basis.

Museum Operations and Fundraising

Office volunteers work with Museum staff behind-the-scenes on a variety of tasks, depending on their skills and interests. Possibilities include: answering the phone, mailings, public relations projects. Time commitment: varies.

Auction volunteers handle a wide variety of jobs for this important annual (May) event, including asking for donations from businesses and individuals, decorations and set-up, and helping on Auction night. Time commitment: up to 4-6 hours/week during January to May.

Magic Carpet volunteers organize a popular series of monthly luncheons (October-March) that feature guest speakers and regional menus. Volunteers line up the speakers, select appropriate menus, prepare the food at home, set-up and serve at the Museum, and coordinate reservations. Time commitment: 6-10 hours/luncheon.

If you'd like to find out more about volunteer activities at the Montshire, call 802-649-2200.



What's Happening Visit the Montshire About Montshire Exhibits and Trails Programs Membership Support the Montshire Employment, Internship, and Volunteer Opportunities Press Room Contact Us Search www.montshire.org	Employment, Work Study, Internship, and Volunteer Opportunities Staff Positions \| Work Study Positions \| Internships \| Volunteers Staff Positions Exhibit Assistant The Exhibit Assistant works with the Curator of Exhibits in many phases of exhibit maintenance, production and design in an environment with a national reputation for high quality interactive science exhibits. The job is varied. It includes primary responsibility for day-to-day activities such as label production and replacement, exhibit and label prototyping and evaluation, and research on availability of traveling exhibitions. The EA will also be involved to a lesser extent in the creation of new exhibits. Some work takes place outdoors in Science Park or on the trails. Approximately 20% time is spent on aquarium exhibits. In this capacity, the EA coordinates communication about all aquarium issues, learns how to maintain aquariums, manages aquariums during consultant's absences, keeps all aquarium labeling up to date, and brings to the Curator's attention any exhibit needs as regards aquariums. Familiarity with or a willingness and ability to learn programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator is important. The EA must be able to write clearly and concisely, be attentive to detail, have manual dexterity, and enjoy problem-solving. A science background is preferred. In addition we need a curious, hard-working, and enthusiastic learner/teacher who will enjoy approaching visitors on the museum floor as a part of his or her evaluation work. Some time flexibility is necessary. Montshire is an exciting and enjoyable place to work, with a supportive staff environment. Salary is competitive, and full benefits include employee health insurance, retirement plan, and vacation. Please send resume to Exhibit Search, Montshire Museum of Science One Montshire Road Norwich, Vermont 05055 or fax to 802-649-3637; or email montshire@montshire.org. Work Study Positions Work Study opportunities include exhibit explainers and education, membership, visitor services, exhibits, building and grounds assistants for the Museum. Montshire's work study is offered to financially eligible students (under Dartmouth and federal guidelines) who want to gain experience in their major as well as meeting educational expenses. Pay rate and hours (typically 10 to 15 per week) vary with each position. For more information please call the Museum at 802-649-2200. Museum Internships The 15 week, full-time internship program is held during all seasons of the year. Part-time internships may be available to meet the needs of an individual intern. Training begins with an orientation to all phases of the Museum's operations. Interns gradually assume responsibilities during this period and by the second week are an integral part of the Museum staff. In addition to these responsibilities, each intern is involved in a major or several minor projects to be completed by the end of the internship. Interns will be able to confer regularly with staff members concerning their progress. At the end of the program each intern will receive an evaluation which may be used as a reference when applying for professional positions. Internship options include: Exhibit Design & Fabrication Membership and Development Public Relations Science Education An Internship application in .pdf format can be downloaded and printed, or it can be obtained by contacting the Museum by email at montshire@montshire.org. Prerequisites include an interest in science and a desire to work with people. Priority will be given to those interested in working in the field after the program. Familiarity with natural and physical science, communications and education are useful. Housing with a local family may be available, although not guaranteed. A stipend of $1000 is intended to help offset food and gas expenses. We have a separate page of information on Internship Options. For additional information on any program and for application materials, call Montshire at 802-649-2200, or send e-mail to montshire@montshire.org. Volunteer Opportunities at Montshire Montshire volunteers help with a wide range of activities, some working on a weekly schedule, others working on an occasional basis or on specific events. Some work with our visiting public, others work behind the scenes. While specific needs vary throughout the year, here are descriptions about ongoing volunteer positions. Special Volunteer Opportunity The Montshire is searching for a volunteer with plant identification skills. Share your knowledge with Museum visitors and promote science education by managing plant labeling. You'll walk the Montshire property on a regular basis, create and place identification signs at select plants as they appear, and remove them as needed. For more information, please call Jen at 802-649-2200 or e-mail volunteer@montshire.org. Program Volunteers Explainers interact with visitors, demonstrating exhibits and informal science activities; make presentations with our exhibits. Initial and ongoing monthly training from Museum education staff, very little daily staff supervision. Strong interest in working with children and visitors, and ability to work independently essential. Time commitment: 3 hours/week. Museum Preschool volunteers assist the staff teacher in the weekly Museum Preschool for 4- and 5-year old children. A love of little kids and ease in sitting on the floor are the key requirements. Time commitment: 3 hours/week (Wednesdays) during the school year. Exhibits Volunteers Design and research volunteers take on tasks, under the supervision of Montshire's exhibits curator, involving initial planning and library research for new or revised exhibits. Time committment: varies. Production and repairs volunteers work with Museum staff in building, painting, maintaining and fixing exhibits. Experience with carpentry, power tools and machinery very helpful. Time committment: weekly or monthly. Trails and landscaping volunteers help with annual trail maintenance and special plantings or clean-ups. Time commitment: 4-6 hours on occasional basis. Museum Operations and Fundraising Office volunteers work with Museum staff behind-the-scenes on a variety of tasks, depending on their skills and interests. Possibilities include: answering the phone, mailings, public relations projects. Time commitment: varies. Auction volunteers handle a wide variety of jobs for this important annual (May) event, including asking for donations from businesses and individuals, decorations and set-up, and helping on Auction night. Time commitment: up to 4-6 hours/week during January to May. Magic Carpet volunteers organize a popular series of monthly luncheons (October-March) that feature guest speakers and regional menus. Volunteers line up the speakers, select appropriate menus, prepare the food at home, set-up and serve at the Museum, and coordinate reservations. Time commitment: 6-10 hours/luncheon. If you'd like to find out more about volunteer activities at the Montshire, call 802-649-2200.
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