STEM Education & Visitor Services Intern
Greening Youth Foundation NA · Hayneville, AL · 3 mo ago
AdministrativeInternship
Key Responsibilities
- Design and facilitate STEM-based educational activities connected to the Selma to Montgomery march (e.g., mapping distances, analyzing terrain, weather, and logistics)
- Support development of hands-on learning modules for K–12 students and youth groups
- Translate historical events into data-driven and experiential learning opportunities
- Welcome and orient visitors at the visitor center and trail access points
- Provide historical context of the Selma to Montgomery march
- Aid in interpretive programs and guided tours
- Engage visitors through interactive demonstrations and activities
- School groups, summer programs, and youth engagement initiatives
- Facilitate small-group learning activities
- Create inclusive and engaging learning environments
- Assist with planning and execution of public programs and commemorative events
- Support logistics including setup, materials preparation, and visitor coordination
- Contribute creative ideas to enhance visitor experience
- Affiliate with digital and interactive learning tools
- Affiliate with storytelling through interactive content
- Document programs through photos, summaries, or social media
- Track participation and engagement in STEM programs
- Collect visitor feedback and learning outcomes
- Affiliate with reporting and program evaluation
Qualifications
- Background or interest in STEM fields, education, geography, environmental science, or related disciplines
- Interest in civil rights history and public engagement
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Experience working with youth or in educational settings
- Ability to make complex concepts engaging and accessible