Paid Museum Internship - YMCA of the Rockies

Essential Functions / Requirements:

1. Must be at least 18 years old.
2. Must be working towards a degree in history/museum related field, graduate level preferred.
3. Must enjoy working with people of all ages, especially school aged youth.
4. With direction from Museums Director plan, develop and implement programs for Day Camp participants in grades K-8.
5. Must be able to work as a member of a team and independently.
6. Independently open and close the museum buildings as directed by Museums Director.
7. Greet museum guests, introduce them to the museum and answer questions.
8. Responsible for keeping the museum buildings and grounds clean and orderly, maintaining a clean working environment for programs.
9. Must be physically able to climb stairs multiple times daily, lift up to 25 pounds from floor level, and lead up to 2 hour walks around the YMCA grounds.
10. Must possess the ability to quickly retain learned historical facts.
11. Must be fluent in speaking English and possess effective communication skills.
12. Must possess basic office skills and be organized.
13. Must possess a valid, USA state issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and comply with YMCA driving rules to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles.
14. Support the Association safety program. Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members and staff.
15. Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies and programs.
16. Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith in all functions.
17. Promote a cooperative, positive and problem-solving atmosphere at all times.
18. Ability to work cooperatively with others in a diverse environment.
19. Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.
20. Possess excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.

 Other Functions / Requirements:

1. All other duties as assigned.

To apply, please complete the following steps:

1. Apply online at this link:  ymcarockiesjobs.org (there’s an “Apply Now” button near the bottom of the screen). Where the application requests “Select the position you are applying for” please select Internships > the name of the internship you are interested in.
2. Contact two people that know you professionally and one person from your family to submit a reference for you through this link: http://bit.ly/EPC-reference

(Your references must respond to this link before we can proceed with your application.)

3. Please email your resume to us at intern-epc@ymcarockies.org with your university requirements for completing an internship. Please put “Museum Internship”, the season you’re requesting, and the Center location in the subject line. For instance, you would use this for Estes Park Center: “Museum Internship, Summer, Estes Park”.