Community Initiatives Intern Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

The Community Initiatives Intern will assist with community engagement activities to support the museum in being a trusted and reliable partner to the community and Mid-North Neighborhoods that surround the museum. Additionally, the intern will provide aid in reducing barriers that limit access to dependable and credible resources that support a good quality of life for community members and Mid-North residents by fulfilling the following responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with promotional efforts to drive enrollment and participation in community programs.
• Propose ideas to enhance the quality of community program offerings.
• Assist with market and/or vendor research to support programming and project needs.
• Support coordination efforts for community programs and/or event operations.
• Assist with pre- and post-event evaluations to help develop reports on program outcomes.
• Engage with established community relationships to help build trust and foster collaboration in support of diverse community needs.
• Complete additional community outreach and engagement tasks as assigned.

Compensation: $15.50/hour

Duration:

Spring 2027

Schedule:

PT (12-15 hours/week)

Deadline:

ASAP (estimated early November 2026)

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• Have completed at least one year of college
• Have an academic background in nonprofit management, event management, marketing/communications, social work, education, family studies, museum studies, child development, psychology, sociology, or a related field
• Have good oral and written communication skills
• Have excellent organizational and research skills
• Have web research skills and a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Exhibit professional behavior and responsible work ethic
• Have excellent customer service skills
• Have the ability to multi-task or effectively mono-task
• Be available Saturdays and some evenings to help facilitate meetings, programs, and events
• Be available to work a minimum of 12 hours per week/maximum of 15 hours per week

ADA REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to communicate effectively with community members, staff, and partners, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to move throughout community spaces and Museum facilities as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to participate in meetings, programs, and events, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Where else can you touch a dinosaur bone, see a show, steer a pedal car, make art, "board" the space station, and ride a historic carousel in one visit? Only at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Founded in 1925, the museum is a nonprofit with a mission to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults.

Tagged as:
Advancement, Public Engagement