About the role#
ECHO is looking for a STEM Education Intern to join our Public Programs team for the Winter 2027 term. This position focuses on facilitating hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities for families. You will work on-site at the museum to help guests explore the Engineering Design Process and develop their science identity through experiments.
What you'll do#
- Facilitate interactive education experiences for visitors of all ages.
- Teach guests about STEM concepts and the Engineering Design Process.
- Prepare and reset exhibit spaces daily.
- Clean high contact surfaces and areas during operating hours.
- Deliver customer service to museum guests.
- Collaborate with full-time staff to prepare materials and activities for public events.
What you'll need#
- An interest in informal STEM education.
- A degree or current enrollment in a Science or Education program.
- A desire to work with a diverse range of guests.
- Effective communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and manage your time well.
- High level of self-motivation.
- Comfort with the idea of failure, viewing it as an opportunity for growth.
Location & details#
- Location: Burlington, Vermont.
- Term: January 2027 to May 2027.
- Commitment: 18 hours per week.
- Schedule: Must be available for at least 4 hours on either Saturday or Sunday. The schedule may change based on operational needs.
About ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
ECHO is a science and nature museum situated on the Lake Champlain waterfront in Burlington, Vermont. Founded in 2003, the organization operates as a nonprofit and serves as the public face of the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. The facility houses over 70 species of live animals within a LEED certified building. It focuses on science education and the ecology of the Champlain Basin.
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