Intern at the Lancaster Science Factory

Organization: Lancaster Science Factory
Career Field: Education Intern

Internship Description
The selected student will work with our Education Coordinator and other staff as needed

Duties & Responsibilities
• Conduct STEM activities and demonstrations in the Café as needed for students in grades 1-8
• Organize kits with instructions and materials for volunteers to use for STEM activities/demonstrations for students (grades 1-8)
• Maintain Science Café inventory and organization (includes inquiries/requests for supply purchases)
• Research and test new activity/demonstration opportunities (based on basic principles of science, technology, engineering and/or math, a.k.a. STEM) in our Science Café for students in grades 1-8

Education & Qualifications
• Junior/Senior level student in Education OR Chemistry OR Physics OR Mathematics
• Interest in providing informal, hands-on, fun learning opportunities
• Energetic personality & great customer service skills
• Ability to collaborate on projects & work independently
• Strong writing skills
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Microsoft Office Proficient

Hours Required
• 15 hours per week, flexible scheduling available
• Ability to work Monday-Saturday between the hours of 10am-5pm OR Sunday between the hours of 12-5pm
• Flexibility with some evening and weekend scheduling

Credit Requirement                                                       Terms Offered                             

Academic credit is not required                            Fall / Spring / Summer

Applications are encouraged year-round.

To apply for an internship, send cover letter and resume to:

Internship Program, Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602.

For questions, please call Angel Kilyan, STEM Educator at  717-509-6363 x105.

EOE