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Internship Opportunity Summer STEM Camp Intern Unpaid Internship / Academic Credit Available with Approval Date: February 9, 2018 Position Description: The Summer STEM Camp Intern will report to the Education and Program Manager and offer administrative and programmatic support to the Children’s Science Center Lab’s Summer Camp programs. Qualifications:

▪ Demonstrated interest in elementary education, STEM subjects, and/or informal education

▪ Comfortable interacting with children, parents and/or caregivers, and general audiences

▪ Interest in working closely with school-aged children ▪ Keen organization skills and flexible with fluid curriculum ▪ A self-starter ▪ Attention to detail, quick and independent learner ▪ Is an energetic and positive team player ▪ Excellent communication and audience interaction skills ▪ Must be 16 years or older to apply ▪ Can provide own transportation ▪ Must complete a minimum of 40 hours over one single camp week

About the Summer STEM Camps: Camp descriptions can be found here: https://childsci.org/events-programs/in-the-lab/camp/ Week-long camps run from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, interns are required to be there from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

June 18 – 22, 2018 Let's Get Chemical

June 25 – 29, 2018 Get With the Programming

July 9 – 13, 2018 It's Magnetic

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July 16 – 20, 2018 Under the Sea

July 23 – 27, 2018 Let's Get Chemical

July 30 – Aug 3, 2018

Electricity 101: Exploring Circuits

Aug 6 – 10, 2018 Get With the Programming

Aug 13 – 17, 2018 Under the Sea

Single-Day Camps run from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., interns are required to be there from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

July 2, 2018 Forensic Science

July 3, 2018 The Sounds of Science

July 5, 2018 Bug Out!

July 6, 2018 Up, Up and Away

Training: Mandatory orientation/training date: Sunday, June 10th, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Open to including more dates) Location: Children’s Science Center Lab 11948L Fair Oaks Mall (entrance between Sears and Lord & Taylor) Fairfax, VA 22033 Compensation: Unpaid; qualifying academic credit or volunteer service hours applicable To Apply:

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Please send a cover letter detailing reasons for interest in position, a favorite science joke, and a resume to Internships@ChildSci.org with “Summer STEM Camp Intern” in the subject line.