Employment
College Students
WonderLab offers valuable work experience for college students in a surprisingly broad range of fields of study. These semester and summer part-time positions are available either as an unpaid internship, as a paid position (stipend or work-study funding), or as an experience for course credit. Check with the listed supervisor for which options apply to a particular position and the commitment of hours per week. Internships for course credit must be approved by the student’s school or department.
College Student Application
Please also send an email directly to the supervisor to alert him/her of your application
Note: We are accepting applications for summer 2013 and the academic year 2013-2014. Brief position descriptions are listed below. Please contact the supervisor for details.
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Animal Exhibits Assistant: Open Fall 2013
Multiple positions supervised by Sara Stonaha
Provide animal care and feeding, assist with habitat maintenance, and aid in the research and development of animal demonstrations and interpretive materials. Typical commitment is six to ten hours per week. Applicant should have interest in biology and animals with weekend availability. This position is available to applicants with work-study funding or as an unpaid internship. -
Birthday Party Assistant: Open Fall for 2013-2014 (weekends)
Multiple positions supervised by Andrea Oeding
Oversee positive birthday party experience for children and their families. Responsibilities include greeting guests, assisting family with set up and clean up, and leading party science activity. Applicant should have experience working with children and adults and must have weekend availability. -
Camp Director Assistant: Next Open Late Spring/Summer 2014
One position supervised by Colleen Couper
Assists the director with all administrative tasks. Responsibilities include helping to buy, pack and set up camp supplies, helping with check in of campers, helping to supervise interns, and supervising campers on the playground during the lunch hour. Must be available from May through July, have reliable transportation, have outstanding organizational skills, and be comfortable relating to adults and children. -
Coordinator of WonderCamp Interns: Next Open Spring/Summer 2014
One position supervised by Jeanne Gunning
Oversee the selection, camp experience, and recognition of high school summer interns. Responsibilities include handling inquiries, screening applicants, coordinating with camp director on interns' roles, supervising and mentoring interns at camp, managing the evaluation and recognition of interns' performance, and maintaining records. Must be available from May through July, have reliable transportation and be proficient in use of Word and Excel. Applicant should have experience working with teens and volunteers. -
Development Intern: Not Currently Accepting Applications
One position supervised by Courtney Schmidt
Assist the Development Team with preparations for WonderLab's annual gala in September, enter confidential donor information into database, and help with administrative tasks as assigned. Applicant should have strong interest in special event planning, have excellent communication skills, have excellent attention to detail and accuracy, and be proficient in Word and Excel. -
Exhibits Intern: NO OPENINGS
Multiple positions supervised by Tony Ritchel
No openings at this time. -
Gallery Assistant: Open Fall 2013
One position supervised by Mike Voyles
Get broad experience working in a museum in the areas of Gallery Operations (including WonderGarden), Programs, and Volunteers. Applicant should enjoy interacting with people of all ages and backgrounds, be proficient using basic computer software, and have experience in at least one of these areas: gardening, interpretation, natural science or education. -
Graphic Design Assistant: Possibly Open Fall 2013
One position supervised by Louise Schlesinger
Help maintain WonderLab's brand in print and online. Typical opportunities include designing program posters, print and online newspaper advertisements, website and social media graphics, magazine advertisements, banners and signs, Development Office materials, quarterly member newsletter, brochures, etc. Applicant should have high level of expertise with Adobe Suite software and ability to meet deadlines. Graphic design majors (jr, sr. BFA candidates) preferred. -
Marketing Assistant: Open Summer 2014
One position supervised by Louise Schlesinger
Help maintain WonderLab's positive image, plan and implement marketing strategies for general attendance, and support specific campaigns to boost revenue in the gift store, membership, and development areas. Responsibilities include helping to maintain and develop WonderLab's website and social media sites, maintaining Google accounts, conducting market research, and other administrative tasks as assigned. Applicant should have experience working with websites and social media, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with Word and Excel. Business, Informatics, and Journalism majors (jr or sr) with marketing and information process management skills preferred. -
Marketing Multimedia Assistant: Open Summer 2014
One position supervised by Louise Schlesinger
Work as part of the Marketing Team to create visual content for WonderLab's website, social media sites, and print materials. Produce video content for WonderLab's You Tube channel, photograph visitors and events, and maintain image archives. Applicant must have own camera and video equipment, have experience with digital photography and video production, and be able to meet deadlines. Telecommunications majors (jr, sr) preferred. This position is open for summer, but is filled for the 2013-2014 academic year. -
Membership Assistant: Open Fall 2013
One position supervised by Esther Smail
Help build and maintain WonderLab's membership base. Responsibilities include processing mailings, updating membership database and files, and conducting projects as assigned. Applicant should have ability to learn new skills and be detail oriented. -
Program Assistant: Open Summer 2014
Multiple positions supervised by Staci Radford-Vincent
Help provide a rich selection of science programs. Responsibilities include developing and implementing new programs and helping develop and implement ongoing series programs for children and others. Applicant should have experience working with children and adults, be able to research ideas and meet deadlines, and have excellent attention to detail. Students in the sciences or with programs experience preferred. -
Visitor Services Assistant: Open Summer 2013
Multiple positions supervised by Jennifer Jenkins
Be part of a Visitor Services Team at the welcome desk which provides a friendly, warm greeting to museum visitors. Responsibilities include assisting guests with their needs, helping managers with administrative tasks, and handling admissions, memberships, and gift store sales. Applicants should have retail or customer service experience and the ability to learn museum's POS system. -
Volunteer Services Assistant: Open Fall 2013
Multiple positions supervised by Jeanne Gunning
Be part of the Volunteer Services Team, which provides a welcoming atmosphere for museum volunteers. Responsibilities include greeting volunteers, scheduling, assisting with volunteer training, and maintaining database records. Applicants must have Friday and/or weekend availability, and should have demonstrated ability to learn new skills and be detail oriented. Those who have previous volunteer experience preferred.
If you have been awarded work-study funding and have been hired for such a position at WonderLab, you may contact Mary Sommer with questions regarding required documents and procedures for getting paid.
