February 19, 2016
Location: Houston, Texas
Educational Programs Intern
Space Center Houston, owned and operated by the non-profit Manned Space Flight Education
Foundation, Inc., is the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center. The center
features more than 400 space artifacts, attractions and theaters related to the exciting future and
remarkable past of America’s human space-flight program. Join a fun and exciting museum
environment.
Currently, we are seeking an Educational Programs Intern to support its award-winning
educational programs and participate in the development of highly-interactive programs in
science, technology, engineering and math. Under the supervision of the Education Director, the
Intern will receive intensive training in informal education and work with many professions to
provide engaging programming based on national science standards. The Educational Programs
Intern will work together with the Education Department to inspire all generations through the
wonders of space exploration.
The Intern will gain valuable knowledge in a nonprofit business and educationally-focused
museum environment, develop an understanding of informal educational programs and
experience working with diverse audiences including students and educators from all over the
world. The Intern will acquire program development skills while working with the Education
Director to design and implement a new robotics program to serve students visiting Space Center
Houston. This role will gain a greater awareness about Space Center Houston’s interactive
science-based exhibits, educational programs and the rich history of America’s space program
and the exciting future of space exploration.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Collaborate with the Education Director to develop a robust robotics program.
 Collaborate with education staff to enhance and update current education programs with
relevant NASA content
 Develop educational programs related to the one-of-a-kind exhibit complex,
Independence Plaza, featuring the first shuttle carrier aircraft, NASA 905, and the highfidelity shuttle replica Independence.
 Participate in meetings and planning sessions for current and future Space Center
Houston projects.
 Other duties as assigned
Space Center Houston is an Equal Opportunity Employer
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
 Undergraduate college student returning to college as a full-time (12 credit hours) junior
or senior in the fall of 2016. (Must be able to provide written enrollment verification from
college or university confirming enrollment status.)
 Preferred major in the field of education, engineering, science or a related field.
 Desire to educate the public about the past, present and future of the space program and
space exploration
 Desire to learn about informal museum education. An appreciation for and enthusiasm for
working with children.
 A creative team player with a willingness to work hard and a commitment to quality.
 Strong written and verbal communication skills
 Public speaking experience preferred.
 Must be independent, reliable, and able to work with little supervision; a self-starter.
 Computer skills using Microsoft Office Products with the ability to learn new
programs/systems.
 Ability to multi-task.
 Excellent organization skills.
 The internship is 8 consecutive weeks between May 23, 2016 and August 19, 2016.
 Typical work schedule will be 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
 Time off for internship related activities will be approved.
PAY RATE: $9.00/hour. Hourly/Non-exempt.
TO APPLY: Email resume, completed application, and transcript of completed coursework to
[email protected]. Complete the application by clicking here.
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Interns who have previously participated in the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs
Program are eligible to apply.
Current employees of Space Center Houston and their family members are not eligible.
For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (281) 244-2150.
2016 ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program Internship
Space Center Houston is an Equal Opportunity Employer