Education Administration Intern

Education Administration Intern

Part-Time, Summer

Background:
The Education and Guest Services Division provides meaningful learning opportunities for Mount Vernon’s one million annual onsite visitors and students in classrooms around the country. Through a diverse portfolio of interpretive experiences, engaging programs, and online resources, we expand each learner’s understanding of, and appreciation for, George Washington and the revolutionary world in which he lived.

During the Summer/Fall of 2025, there will be two interns in the Education Administration department reporting to the Vice President for Education.  These interns will have shared responsibilities relating to the major exhibition project in design development over the summer, as well as planning community-building experiences for other Mount Vernon interns (summer only).  In addition, they will each have independent projects to bring to completion.

Compensation:

The salary for this position is $15/hour 

Expected Hours:

approx. 32 hours per week from June to August.  
 

Mount Vernon is in the midst of revitalizing our visit experience with major projects including an exhibition on the biography of George Washington .  We would like to engage a recent undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in public history in developing key evaluation efforts critical to the success of the visit experience and exhibition.

Sample projects include:

• One-on-one interviews with adult and youth visitors
• Development and implementation of a pre-visit survey for adults
• Highly-focused research to inform the development of visitor personas
• Iterative testing for hands-on interactives

Specific duties will vary based on the assigned internship, but may include:

• Data Analysis Intern: Cross-tabulation analysis to determine relationships between visitor demographics, estate experiences, and survey responses.
• Museum Exhibit Intern: Organize and update image records, perform file housekeeping, and create exhibit documentation, which could include exporting the final script text from the design.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Pursuing an undergraduate or Masters degree in education, public history, museum studies, museum education, history, or related field. Candidates with a completed bachelor's degree with related experience are also eligible to apply.
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to work and collaborate creatively and effectively as a member of a team
• Experience or interest in museum evaluation and/or museum exhibitions

Special Requirements:

• The successful candidate will be available for some weekend responsibilities

How to Apply:

Use our online application system to apply for the position. Applicants may also choose to apply using Indeed.

Please be prepared to submit a cover letter, resume, and college transcripts. Since an internship is meant as a learning experience, cover letters should focus on how the internship would help you in your career development, in addition to your qualifications. Specifically, please emphasize:

• Why are you interested in this particular job/internship, including specific projects
• How this internship will contribute to your long-term career goals
• How this internship will fill gaps in your resume and/or how it will complement previous experience and education
• Whether or not you prefer Project 1 or Project 2 as listed in the Job Announcement

Division-Wide Principles:
The Education and Guest Services team is composed of the Interpretation, Historic Trades, Guest Services, and Learning Departments. In sum total this group is comprised of more than 150 full- and part-time staff members who connect Mount Vernon’s mission to a variety of audiences using onsite and offsite programming and physical and digital projects.

1. Exceed audience learning expectations and ensure a level of access in which everyone is welcome. Be friendly, respectful, engaging, and flexible. Always remember that this visit may be their first and only.
2. Encourage a meaningful appreciation of George Washington and the world in which he lived.  Ensure that his legacies connect to the world our audiences live in today.
3. Engage yourself in the mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association – take responsibility for your continued development and commit to collaboration. Care for your colleagues and be proud of what we accomplish together.

Mount Vernon is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences and perspectives.  All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Mount Vernon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.