FALL 2016 American Museum of Natural History Internships information with VERY EARLY FALL APPLICATION DEADLINES

Our After School Program short courses have opened up registration for Session 1!  The deadline for applications is September 4th, which I know is early, but there are 5 sessions each year, so more opportunities for your students to take these 6 week courses at the Museum.  

Visithttp://www.amnh.org/afterschool for more information and the application link (very basic application)!

Also, the Saltz Internship program is now accepting applications!  Please note that the Saltz program is now a full academic year running from October – May and is no longer broken into a fall session and a spring session. Please share with young people who might be interested in this paid internship program at the Museum. 

Saltz Internship Program at AMNH

Consider becoming a Saltz Intern for the academic year and learn to use equipment and technologies to guide visitors of all ages in investigations of artifacts, specimens, and the laws of physics. Use pieces of a telescope to explore how scientists view astronomical bodies in the Hall of the Universe, or discover how a snake’s vision is similar to Infrared cameras. In the Hall of Ocean Life, dive into the tiny but powerful work of plankton, or pass around some poisonous sea creatures and their victims. Training is provided for science content and communication skills.Participating in the Saltz Internship Program is an opportunity for you to meet Museum personnel, explore scientific content, learn valuable skills for working with and teaching learners of all ages, and have an impact on the experiences of thousands of Museum visitors.

Anyone interested in applying can use the link http://www.amnh.org/learn-teach/grades-9-12/saltz-internship-program  for more information and for the link to the online application.
Academic Year

• Saltz Interns complete 144 hours of work over the course of one academic year running from October to May. 
• Interns work 5 hours per weekend on 20 weekends 
• Interns participate in 4 full-day weekend training for science content, communication skills, and teaching skills at the beginning and smaller training throughout the internship
• Interns receive a metrocard, and uniform while in the program and a stipend once the program has been completed.
• Mandatory Training Dates (Oct 22, 23, 29, and 30th). Individuals MUST be available for ALL training dates.

Saltz Internship applicants MUST:

• Live or attend high school in New York City. 
• Be 16-18 years old. 
• Have Valid Working Papers
• Submission of Online Application, Essay, and Recommendation Letter via application link
  • Please write a 3 – 4 paragraph essay about yourself that addresses the following questions:
    - Why are you a good candidate for the Saltz Internship Program?
    - Why are you interested in the sciences?
    - How will this experience at the Museum help you further your academic and career goals?
• One letter of recommendation must be submitted for your application to be complete. Your letter of recommendation should come from a teacher, or another adult who knows you, such as someone from your youth program, after-school program, or workplace. Your letter of recommendation should NOT come from a parent or family member.

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