The Special Events intern will assist the Director of Special Events with the creation of Special Events for the Orlando Science Center. Interns will assist with identifying and soliciting prospective content partners, schedule and attend meetings, order lunch, send out meeting reminders and take minutes, process invoices and record expenses, assist with event logistics before and during event, prepare staffing plans, track in-kind donations, inventory, and other record keeping. Interns will interact with staff, vendors, sponsors and guests, as well as assist with other special events as needed.

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service with critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs, including: Word and Power Point.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Understands and supports the mission of the Orlando Science Center, to Inspire Science Learning for Life.
• Ability to work well with others and to remain professional and courteous with all partners.
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
• Have an understanding of emerging technologies, especially as they relate to the STEM field.
• Education in the business administration, special events, or related work experience is preferable.

Skills & Requirements:

• 2 or more years of college courses, preferably Non-profit Management, Education, or Digital Media.
• Have already completed a previous internship.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated to seek out tasks and projects.
• Minimum time commitment of 1 semester with availability to work all Special Events during the internship time period.
• Available Tuesday – Thursday between the hours of 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., January through June, with a minimum of 2 days a week and 4 hours a day

Orlando Science Center’s Public Programs department creates and presents content including demonstrations, shows, & activities for guests as well as creating special themed content each month. Public Programs is offering an internship to develop skills in science communication, facilitation, resourcefulness, & creativity.

Over the course of the internship, participants will learn & present specific content, assist in creating content, & assist with daily tasks both front & back of house. They will standardize & prototype STEM challenges & theme of month demonstrations, present science polls, & collect program surveys. Their project for the cohort will be one themed cart demonstration that displays science content in a fun, engaging guest experience.

Qualifications:

• Second year college students or above
• Seeking a degree in science or education
•  Presentation skills preferred
• Experience working with children preferred
• Desire to learn
• Readiness to be flexible & adaptable

Skills & Requirements:

• Successfully pass criminal background check & fingerprinting
• Comfortable speaking in front of large groups
• Reports promptly to work on days scheduled
•  Able to lift 25 lbs
• Individuals should be organized & able to work with minimal supervision & guidance

To Apply: Send your resume with a cover letter to Megan Collins, Coordinator of Volunteer Development.