OVERVIEW

The Educational Program Intern at the Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of
Philadelphia will contribute to the development of new educational offerings. Working
under the Senior Director of Interpretation & Engagement, the Intern will gain
experience in strategic planning, program development, and program delivery for
audiences including visiting school groups, underserved high-schoolers, and the general
public.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research on the museum’s object and archival collections

• Development of lesson plans and pop-up exhibits that draw on the museum’s
  collections

• Assisting in the development of a curriculum for a year-long afterschool program

• Developing program assessment tools

• Delivering tours and classroom sessions as needed

• Evaluating existing guided tours and revising scripts

• Designing educational collateral (e.g., audio tour scripts, gallery guides, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-tasking

• Written and oral communication

• Comfort working with a diverse array of people

• Adaptability

• High level of independence (e.g., when given a subject to research, are they able to develop a plan, identify resources, and work to deadlines)