Education Internship

Description

Education interns report to the Director of Education. The Education Internship is an interdisciplinary internship with a focus on the research and implementation of educational programming which will take place before and during the 2020 Indiana State Fair.

Responsibilities

1. Implement the educational programs which will take place throughout the Indiana State Fair.
2. Create lesson plans that utilize and deliver Indiana Academic Standards.
3. Project and display development for the Indiana State Fair deliverables.
4. Lead seasonal employees to successfully deliver education to fair visitors.
5. Understand the objectives and delivery plan of educational content and components of The Wonder Trail, Little Hands on the Farm, Greenhouse, Normandy Barn, Animal Town and Indiana State Fair fieldtrips.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have completed at least one year of college
• Must be able to work long hours August 7^th – 23^rd
• Have good communication and writing skills
• Experience working with children or family education programming
• Academic background in education, agriculture, or science
• Have excellent customer service skills
• Have excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to work outside in the summer heat