The KidsTown Internship at OSC explores how Early Childhood Education concepts can be applied in the informal education & entertainment setting of an interactive museum. KidsTown’s specialized play spaces and targeted demographic supports skill development for interns pursuing an education in Early Childhood Education/Development with career interests that may fall outside of traditional education settings. This internship will provide the candidate with hands-on experience in museum work, curriculum research/design, activity development, and program implementation for guests age 0-7 and their caregivers. The intern will be partnered with the KidsTown Content Specialist to create STEM focused activities for a play-based, process-oriented learning program – the exact nature of the activities is flexible and will depend on the candidate selected.

A $500.00 stipend will be paid upon the successful completion of the internship and interns will have the opportunity to receive benefits such as school credit and a free annual membership.

Essential Functions:

1. Practicing developmentally appropriate techniques to engage with young children and their caregivers in museum spaces.
2. Assist in daily tasks, which can include but are not limited to: leading programming & facilitating on the museum floor, assisting in tasks back-of-house & on the museum floor, and developing content for use in KidsTown spaces.
3. Express a positive attitude with a strong desire to learn and adapt to changing circumstances.
4. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the intern will learn how to:

1. Observe and participate in organizational operations and decision-making.
2. Meet professional role models and potential mentors who can provide guidance, feedback, and support.
3. Expand network of professional contacts.
4. Develop and maintain a solid work ethic and professional demeanor, as well as commitment to ethical conduct and social responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED, enrollment in an A.A. or B.A./B.S. Degree program with a focus in Early Childhood Education and/or Development or Museum Studies.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with children ages 0-7.
• Physical Demands: The ability to speak clearly and understand speech. Frequent sitting, standing, bending, and other physical tasks that require high-energy
• Expected Hours of Work: Must commit to one full semester that runs concurrently with the school year, spanning from approx. the week of August 23, 2026-December 7, 2026.

Exact start and end dates can be flexible and an individual schedule will be made upon the start date of the internship.  
 
Hours are flexible with a general expectation of 10-20 hours per week. Desired open availability on weekends, public school holidays, and OSC’s special event days. 
 
A required OSC orientation will take place at the start of the session (Date TBD).

Other Duties:

Please note this internship description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the intern for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Life department cares for the entirety of the animal collection housed at Orlando Science Center and is responsible for the care and welfare of the animal collection as well as the educational content and presentations conducted within the Life exhibit. Under the direction of the Environmental Education Coordinator and the Curator of Conservation and Welfare, the Environmental Education Intern will observe and assist with developing, coordinating, maintaining and evaluating educational programs, materials, and other related activities. Upon showing the skillset, the Environmental Education intern will aid in presenting educational programs and eventually run presentations on their own within exhibit spaces.  This position does not include hands on animal handling or husbandry. 

A $500.00 stipend will be paid upon the successful completion of the internship and interns will have the opportunity to receive benefits such as school credit and a free annual membership. 

Essential Functions:

Note that essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

1. Assist with all tasks involved with on-site environmental education programming.  This may include assisting with exhibit interpretation, keeper talks, field trips, camps/groups, birthday parties and pop-up programs. 
2. Gather appropriate materials to assist with and facilitate programs on time and appropriately for the target audience. 
3. Research appropriate information about specific species/habitats/conservation challenges related to the species held at OSC.   
4. Learn and execute conservation education/interpretation techniques.  Interns will invest effort into developing their educational technique skills and focus on the concept of education as opposed to just reiterating factual knowledge. 
5. Assist with keeping any presented information (verbal, print, published, website, etc.) up to date, accurate and accessible. Interns are expected to be knowledgeable about current events related to the topics that they will present on. 
6. Utilize microphones to present information to a wide range of audiences 
7. Evaluation and Feedback: Develop and participate in post-event assessments to continuously improve program quality. 

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of the internship, the intern will learn how to: 

1. Independently conduct formal/informal programming within the Life exhibit. 
2. Work as part of a team to conduct quality, educational conservation programming.
3. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. 
4. Develop a final project, consisting of a new conservation program to be utilized by future presenters. This includes the development of all associated materials, biofacts, handouts, etc. Final projects will have the ultimate goal of improving the conservation education program at Orlando Science Center.   

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:Recent college graduate or currently enrolled student with two (2) or more years of college courses, preferable field of studies include Biology/Zoology, Conservation, Education, or STEM Curriculum. 

Experience:Experience and/or interest in conservation education. 

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication 
2. Responsible and reliable as an individual and team player 
3. Detail-oriented, ability to multitask and work independently 
4. Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving abilities and organization  
5. Positive, cheerful attitude 
6. Ability to work well with staff and guests 
7. Ability to think outside the box and contribute fresh ideas. 
8. Willingness to learn  
9. Readiness to be flexible and adaptable  
10. Working knowledge of basic computer programs (e.g., Microsoft 365 suite) 
11. Understands and supports the mission of the Orlando Science Center: to Inspire Science Learning for All 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Expected Hours of Work:  

One (1) semester of interning is available in the fall. The time commitment is a minimum of 18hours per week.Weekend and holiday availability is required.  

• Fall Duration: August 24, 2026 - December 11, 2026
• A required OSC orientation will take place at the start of the session (Date TBD).

Other Duties:  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the intern for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The Life department cares for the entirety of the animal collection housed at Orlando Science Center and is responsible for the care and welfare of the animal collection as well as the educational content and presentations conducted within the Life exhibit. Under the direction of the Animal Care Manager, the Husbandry Intern will observe and assist with the daily care and maintenance of the animals in the Life department.

A $500.00 stipend will be paid upon the successful completion of the internship and interns will have the opportunity to receive benefits such as school credit and a free annual membership.

Essential Functions:

Note that essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

1. Assist with all tasks involved with on-site animal husbandry. Animal husbandry includes exhibit cleaning and maintenance, food and water delivery, and diet preparation.
2. Assist with staff coverage in animal exhibits such as Touch pool and Rainforest.
3. Help monitor safety of both people and animals by explaining LIFE safety rules to guests and providing friendly reminders as needed.
4. Observe and execute conservation education/interpretation techniques. Interns will invest effort into developing their educational technique skills and focus on the concept of education as opposed to just reiterating factual knowledge.
5. Assist with record keeping on all Life animal (including daily keeper reports, enrichment logs, and behavioral observations)
6. Utilize microphones to present information to diverse audiences
7. Evaluation and Feedback: Develop and participate in post-event assessments to continuously improve program/session quality.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

1. Have the opportunity to build hands-on experience in a professional zoological setting, develop industry connections, and gain insight into a range of careers in the zoological field.
2. Independently conduct formal/informal animal programming within the Life exhibit
3. Work as part of a team to conduct quality, educational conservation programming
4. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Recent college graduate or currently enrolled student with two (2) or more years of college courses, preferable field of studies include Biology/Zoology, Conservation, Education, or STEM Curriculum.
• Experience: Experience and/or interest in animal husbandry/biological science.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication
2. Responsible and reliable as an individual and team player
3. Detail-oriented, ability to multitask and work independently
4. Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving abilities and organization
5. Positive, cheerful attitude
6. Ability to work well with staff and guests
7. Ability to think outside the box and contribute fresh ideas.
8. Willingness to learn
9. Readiness to be flexible and adaptable
10. Working knowledge of basic computer programs (e.g., Microsoft 365 suite)
11. Understands and supports the mission of the Orlando Science Center: to Inspire Science Learning for All

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Expected Hours of Work:

One (1) semester of interning is available in the fall. The time commitment is a minimum of 32 hours per week.

• Fall Duration: August 24, 2026 - December 11, 2026
• A required OSC orientation will take place at the start of the session (Date TBD).

Other Duties:  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the intern for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Specialty Programs Internship at Orlando Science Center offers an exciting opportunity to engage with dynamic events and contribute to the vibrant cultural and educational landscape of our local community. This position helps to produce diverse, large-scale gatherings that captivate thousands of attendees. As an intern, you’ll collaborate with the Director of Specialty Programs to create and execute captivating experiences for visitors of all ages.

These events include, but are not limited to:

• Science Night Live: An exclusive adults-only event where visitors can explore interactive exhibits, engage in hands-on experiments, and enjoy special guest speakers—all without the kids!
• Spark STEM Fest: An annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) that ignites curiosity and innovation.
• Community Partner Showcase Days: Monthly community-led events bringing together diverse STEM-based and arts-based organizations to interact with the public.

A $500.00 stipend will be paid upon the successful completion of the internship and interns will have the opportunity to receive benefits such as school credit and a free annual membership.

Essential Functions:

1. Event Planning and Execution: Assist in organizing and coordinating special programs, ensuring seamless logistics and exceptional visitor experiences.
2. Content Creation: Contribute to the solicitation of engaging content from community partners and guest speakers for thought-provoking presentations.
3. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (education, marketing, operations, etc.) to bring events to life.
4. Event-Day Logistics: Assist on-site during events, including set up, load-in and breakdown.
5. Audience Engagement: Interact with visitors during events, answer questions, and provide excellent guest service.
6. Evaluation and Feedback: Participate in post-event assessments to continuously improve program quality.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the intern will learn how to:

• Identify and understand the various components of event planning.
• Work as part of a team to produce a large-scale, science-related public event.
• Create and document procedures under the guidance of the Event Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Currently enrolled student with two (2) or more years of college courses, preferably Business Administration, Communications, Hospitality/Event Management, Marketing/Public Relations, Non-Profit Management, or STEM Curriculum.

Experience: Experience and/or interest in community outreach and education or event planning. An understanding of or an interest in science, engineering and technological trends in the education, entertainment, and manufacturing industries is a plus!

Preferred Qualifications

1. Excellent written and verbal communication
2. Responsible and reliable as an individual and team player
3. Detail-oriented, ability to multitask and work independently
4. Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving abilities and organization
5. Positive, cheerful attitude
6. Ability to work well with staff and guests
7. Ability to think outside the box and contribute fresh ideas.
8. Willingness to learn
9. Readiness to be flexible and adaptable
10. Working knowledge of basic computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, Teams, and Google suites)
11. Understands and supports the mission of the Orlando Science Center: to Inspire Science Learning for All

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Expected Hours of Work:

One (1) semester of interning is available in the fall. The time commitment is a minimum of 10 hours per week.  Available to work at all Special Events during the internship time period, which are typically hosted on Saturdays. Workload may vary on a weekly basis and will include tasks related to the preparation and delivery of the events, and follow-up activities. A higher time commitment may be asked for the two weeks before each event.

An individual schedule will be determined upon the start of the internship. Interns must commit to one full semester running concurrently with the academic calendar, spanning approximately August 24 – December 11, 2026. 

A required OSC orientation will take place at the start of the session (Date TBD).

Other Duties:

Please note this intern description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the intern for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Summary/Objective 
The Orlando Science Center Meetings and Events department produces over 150 events annually, spanning from captivating weddings to prominent corporate functions. Boasting an impressive 200,000 sq. ft. of versatile exhibit and event space, we provide an expansive canvas for private rentals. We take pride in catering our services to a range of clients, where the unique details often reflect the passions of the client. From Star Wars themed weddings complete with lightsabers to corporate events transformed into scenes straight out of Jurassic Park, interns have the chance to dive into a variety of exciting events. The primary goal of the Meetings and Events department is to deliver exceptional customer service while building excellent relationships with our clients and vendors. Interns have the opportunity to collaborate closely with our coordinators, gaining hands-on event management experience. 

A $500.00 stipend will be paid upon the successful completion of the internship and interns will have the opportunity to receive benefits such as school credit and a free annual membership.

Read about a day in the life of an Events Intern!

See pictures of past weddings and events at the Orlando Science Center!

Essential Functions:

1. Written, oral, visual, and electronic (W.O.V.E.) communicating with clients and vendors. 
2. Conducting site visits with clients and vendors. 
3. Preparing event contracts, purchase orders, and invoices. 
4. Assisting on-site during events, including vendor load-in and load-out, décor set up and breakdown, and event logistics.
5. Contribute to our social media presence by creating engaging content.
6. Analyze and curate our extensive photo library to capture the essence of our events.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the intern will learn how to:

1. Observe and participate in organizational operations and decision-making.  
2. Meet professional role models and potential mentors who can provide guidance, feedback, and support.
3. Expand network of professional contacts.
4. Develop and maintain a solid work ethic and professional demeanor, as well as commitment to ethical conduct and social responsibility.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Candidates currently enrolled in a Hospitality or Event Management degree program are preferred. This internship is intended for students in their second or third year of college.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated ability to multitask and work independently.
2. Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving abilities and organization.
3. Ability to foster a welcoming atmosphere with a positive, cheerful attitude.
4. Ability to facilitate collaboration with colleagues and clients.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication
6. Eagerness to continuously learn and embrace new experiences.
7. Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
8. Working knowledge of basic computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Office and Google suites).

Physical Demands:

1. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
2. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Expected Hours of Work:

An individual schedule will be made upon the start date of this internship, with some office work to be determined and scheduled with supervisor.

Must commit to one full semester that runs concurrently with the school year, spanning from approx. the week of August 23, 2026-December 7, 2026 with availability on most dates below.  (Times are estimates.)

1 day a week in office work, Monday-Thursday 10:00am-5:00pm and some evenings from 3:00pm-12:00am.

A required OSC orientation will take place at the start of the session (Date TBD).

Other Duties:

Please note this intern description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the intern for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.