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Department: Discovery Camp Position Summary: Discovery Camp is a summer day camp held at The Franklin Institute Science Museum. Children in grades Pre-K-8 are able to come to The Franklin Institute and participate in hands-on activities, visit exhibits and theaters, enjoy presentations by guest scientists and other professionals, and continue the science explorations they begin at the Institute on field trips related to the theme of the session. Intern will be asked to: Design layout, collect photos and write articles for the camp newsletter Print and distribute newsletter on a weekly basis Create a photo slide show (PowerPoint) to be used on the last day of each session. Spend time in the classrooms taking pictures and observing activities Coordinate the above tasks with additional media interns. Educational Requirements: Science or education majors with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with informal science learning preferred. Special Skills Required: Must have good editing skills and have a keen attention to detail. Must be able to work independently and complete tasks within deadlines. Applicants should be comfortable working with children. Schedule Requirements: Must be available at least 3 days per week M-F during the summer. To apply for this position, please contact The Franklin Institute at 215-448-1163 or volprog@fi.edu to request an Internship Application

Department: Discovery Camp Position Summary: Discovery Camp is a summer day camp held at The Franklin Institute Science Museum. Children entering grades Pre-K - 8 are able to come to The Franklin Institute and participate in hands-on activities, visit exhibits and theaters, enjoy presentations by guest scientists and other professionals, and continue the science explorations they begin at the Institute on field trips related to the theme of the session. Intern will be asked to: Shadow campers with special cognitive and developmental needs, including spectrums of Autism in order to enrich campers experience and support camp staff. Contribute to adapting and developing programs with Museum Educators as needed to specifically serve the Museum's special needs visitors. Attend department meetings and training sessions, as requested. Educational Requirements: Working towards a degree in special education. Special Skills Required: Experience with special needs audiences. Experience working in a museum or cultural setting a plus. Strong communication skills required. Schedule Requirements: Must be available at least 3 days per week M-F. To apply for this position, please contact The Franklin Institute at 215-448-1163 or volprog@fi.edu to request an Internship Application

Department: Marketing Position Summary: Assist with various aspects of the Membership and Group Sales strategy, communication initiatives and database integrity, including: Learn and advocate the products and programs offered and marketed by The Franklin Institute to audiences classified as affinity families and groups. Assist in the deployment of written communications, including direct mail campaigns and email blasts. Report on progress of specific campaigns and prepare performance analytics. Uphold database integrity through data/record maintenance. Research new markets and specific targets for new clients. Proofread and, at times, draft letters, brochures, postcards and other collateral pieces. Prepare outbound sales representatives campaigns. Assist in event planning and execution. Place inquiry calls to potential clients and report status to Director of Membership and Group Sales and Membership and Group Sales Manager. Provide administrative assistance and clerical services as needed. Review web pages and recommend appropriate updates. Opportunity to accompany department staff at sales and industry best-practice meetings. Other duties as assigned. Education Requirements: Interested candidates must be currently enrolled in a college or university with a preferred focus area in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, or other related topic. Special Skills Required: Interested candidates must possess: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven experience or interest in sales. Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills. Possess excellent analytical skills. Desire to learn about the practical applications in the marketing of non-profit, museum, and cultural attraction business. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proven self-starter and ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to stand for several hours at a time for department-related events. Occasional light lifting Schedule Requirements: Minimum of 2-3 full workdays per week, including weekend availability as requested. To apply for this position, please contact The Franklin Institute at 215-448-1163 or volprog@fi.edu to request an Internship Application

Department: Design Position Summary: This internship involves design and fabrication of museum cart-based programs about the technology underlying cell phone and other portable electronic devices. The intern will assist with design, prototyping and final fabrication of programs that will eventually be distributed nationally. Education Requirements: Must be studying for or hold a degree in industrial design (or equivalent) Special Skills Required: Must be confident working with various materials in the shop. An interest in science is helpful. Schedule Requirements: Monday- Friday, hours flexible To apply for this position, please contact The Franklin Institute at 215-448-1163 or volprog@fi.edu to request an Internship Application

Department: Science Communication Position Summary: This internship involves development and evaluation of museum cart-based programs about the technology underlying cell phones and other portable electronic devices. The intern will assist with developing prototypes, writing program scripts, and conducting visitor evaluation for short, hands-on programs that will eventually be distributed nationally. Depending on the interns skills and interests, the internship can be continued into the design and fabrication phase of the project in spring 2013. Education Requirements: Museum education or communication Special Skills Required: Visitor interaction skills. Background in developing programs for informal learning environments is preferable. An interest (but not necessarily formal training) in science is helpful. Schedule Requirements: M-F, hours flexible To apply for this position, please contact The Franklin Institute at 215-448-1163 or volprog@fi.edu to request an Internship Application

The Dance Teaching Assistant will support the classroom instructors in Art in Motion, a weeklong interdisciplinary dance and studio arts camp for students, ages 5 10. The camp will run July 8 July 12, 9:00 AM 3:30 PM. This is an unpaid opportunity with the possibility of college internship credits or Federal Work Study through participating colleges and universities.  

The Performing Arts Teaching Assistant will support the classroom instructors in a two-week long interdisciplinary performing arts camp for students ranging in age from 8 to 14. The camp, called Center Stage, will run August 5 August 16 (Mon-Fri). This is an unpaid opportunity with the possibility of college internship credits or Federal Work Study through participating colleges and universities.  

The Fashion Teaching Assistant will support the classroom instructors in weeklong fashion themed art camps for students ages 11 14 and high school immersions for students 14 17 during the summer 2013 semester. This is an unpaid opportunity with the possibility of college internship credits or Federal Work Study through participating colleges and universities.  

ReminderMedia, publishers of American Lifestyle magazine, has developed a unique Business Development internship program where students can learn the ins and outs of a growing company while applying classroom theory to the corporate world. The program is comprised of many different majors as we cater every student's experience to fit his/her goals and interests; we've had Human Resource majors work directly with our recruiting department, Marketing majors learn directly from our sales managers, Professional Communications majors draft social media proposals, and MIS majors help us with database management! Some of the responsibilities interns have had include: -Monitoring our company's LinkedIn presence and recruiting efforts -Writing scripts for iMacros to collect in-house data for statistical analysis -Communicating with our corporate partners to build relationships -Developing and implementing social media marketing plans -Researching potential clients and companies for executive personnel Activities that all interns are responsible for include: -Gathering information from the web and inputting it into our internal system for statistical and print purposes -Cleaning and correcting data already existing in our system -Understanding the components of viable, lucrative leads and how to get them into the hands of our sales team -Generating reports and statistical analyses -Other duties include work-flow management, documentation prep, and expediting of product samples Our ideal candidates will possess all of the following qualities: -Independent and driven -Detail Oriented -Analytical -Quick to learn -Outgoing This is a paid internship during which students work a minimum of 12 hours per week. The internship is for the Fall 2013 Session and is scheduled to begin August 26h, 2013 and last through December 13th, 2013. If this meets your goals, please apply by emailing your resume as an attachment to internship@remindermedia.com or through our website at remindermedia.com/careers/internship.

You can apply online at http://www.doubleknot.com/form/formjump.asp?bidx=0&surveyID=23886&OrgKey=2268 You don't have to be a boy scout or have scouting experience to work at camp. We like diverse backgrounds to better our program. Are you tired of doing the same old routine? Did you know that the Laurel Highlands Council operates four Scout camps at Heritage Reservation including Cub Scout, Boy Scout and high adventure programs, as well as winter camp for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts? Each of these offers opportunities for a variety of camp staff jobs. Most Scout camp counselors are at least 16 years of age, but the Boy Scout and Cub Scout camps have a limited number of jobs for 15 year olds with previous Counselor in Training experience. The high-adventure program employs young people who are at least 18 years of age. The Laurel Highlands Council, BSA is an equal opportunity employer that hires females and males, as well as people of all ages and ethnic groups, diverse cultures and mixed abilities. Positions and salaries are based on age and the number of years of experience you possess in camp staff or similar environment. All camp staff receive a bunk in a cabin or tent, meals during camp operation as well as two evenings and one day off each week. The time commitment is as follows: Camp Independence and Camp Seph Mack: 7-8 weeks, Camp Liberty, Camp Freedom, Eagle Base and Central staff: 9-10 weeks, Administration: Manages all operations of our camps including coaching and training the staff. Positions include camp director, program director and camp commissioner. Minimum age is 21 years old. Beginning salaries from range from $290 to $410 per week, depending on level of responsibility. Area Director: Camp staff who supervise and oversee a camp program or service area including business manager. They are responsible for coaching their staff and ensuring a quality experience for our campers. Minimum ages 18 or 21 depending on position and level of responsibility. Salaries begin at $200 per week for 18 year old positions and $290 per week for 21 year old positions. High Adventure Trek Staff: Camp staff members specializing in leading the expeditions of our new high adventure program. Minimum ages 18 or 21 years old depending on the level of responsibility. Salaries begin at $190 per week. Program and Support Staff: Camp staff who work with an area director to provide specific service or program. Minimum ages 15 or 18 depending on position and level of responsibility. Salaries begin at $160 per week for 15 year old instructors and $180 per week for 18 year old senior instructors.