Attention Visitors: The Lancaster Science Factory is in peak field trip season. Expect school groups every weekday from 10am - 1pm.

Summer 2024 High School and College Internship Program:

The Lancaster Science Factory is pleased to offer paid Summer STEM Camp Counselor positions to Lancaster County rising Seniors and college students! Each selected intern will receive a stipend* of $1,850 upon completing their assignment. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Do you enjoy working with kids? Are you interested in careers in STEM or becoming a teacher and want some hands-on experience? Becoming a Summer STEM Camp Counselor at the Lancaster Science Factory could be the perfect fit for you!

  • Work with Kindergarten – 8th grade student campers
  • Assist camp instructors with their daily activities including prepping materials and clean up
  • Monitor campers during breaks in the exhibit hall and during lunch
  • Assist with daily check-in and check-out
  • Other duties around the Science Factory as required

Available Hours

The positions are available and funded in five-week increments between June 17th and August 23rd. Each intern will work 22.5 hours weekly, with regular morning or afternoon shifts.

  • June 17th – July 19th: 8:30am – 1:00pm
  • June 17th – July 19th: 12:00 – 4:30pm
  • July 22nd – August 23rd: 8:30am – 1:00pm
  • July 22nd – August 23rd: 12:00 – 4:30pm

 

Requirements

  • Enjoy being with children and eager to be an active participant in their camp experience
  • Reliable transportation to and from the Science Factory
  • Positive attitude
  • *Stipend Information: Interns are not employees of the Lancaster Science Factory. Stipends are not eligible for tax withholding. Intern is responsible for applicable all Federal and State taxes. We are not able to provide tax advice.

To Apply

Complete this application by 5:00pm on Friday, May 23rd, 2024. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

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Applicant Questions

Answer the following questions. Be as descriptive as possible.
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Please choose your preferred service dates (choose both if you have open availability).
Please choose your preferred shift (choose both if you have open availability).
This should be a teacher, professor, tutor, coach, counselor, or academic advisor.
Please review your answers for completeness before you submit this form.

The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm on Friday, April 14th. Select applicants will be interviewed by Lancaster Science Factory staff. Final selections for the four available positions will be made on or after May 2nd, 2023.

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