School Program Internship
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Job Location:
Williamsburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
08-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: School Program Intern
State Role Title:Education Support Spec II
Hiring Range:
Pay Band:
Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Location:Jamestown General
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type:
School Programs Overview
At the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation we work to make connections between the past and the School Programs Team our focus in on K12 audiences visiting on field trips going to classrooms for outreach programs or meeting with them in a virtual classroom. We facilitate engaging programs and activities stations for the student audience. Our goals are to engage with students through dialogue and critical thinking creating avenues for growth in historical thinking skills and empathy.
Job Duties
Learning Interns are responsible for presenting accurate engaging education tours and programs in support of the mission and strategic goals of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. School Programs Interns are core staff (1000 hours annually) responsible for providing quality programming for students of all ages. Interns will be responsible for specific program development designed to build skills and gain an introduction into the field of museum education.
This is a 12 month appointment from time of hire specifically designed for post-secondary students such as those enrolled in technical vocational community college college or university institutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Interest in 17th/18th century history and how it relates to today
Knowledge of or interest in current educational methodologies
Excellent customer service skills
Enjoys working with a diverse population of adults and children
Ability to learn and apply new information in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Knowledge of or interest in program development
Additional Considerations
Prior experience working with the K-12 audience.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Lee Shelhorse
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
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