CMOM High School Internship Programs

High School Internship Programs

The transition from high school student to college and again to working professional is one usually guided by family support. Students from low income households, from families who have recently immigrated and other situations where students may not be in contact with an adult to help mentor them through these important life changes. Through the Junior Staff Internship Program students experience a school-to-work/college program that utilizes CMOM’s resources to help them become critical, independent thinkers in a comfortable environment where they can take on increasing responsibility and develop leadership skills.

Beginning in their Sophomore Years the Junior Staff Program begins the first of a series of stages that spans over three years and beyond. Through these experiences requiring increasing independence high school students grow into part time staff. Students begin with a broad interest in working with children, technology or the arts and develop their interests into real work experience and skill sets which prepare them for future studies at college and careers in education. Many students stay on through their college years to help pay for classes and to continue their experience in the field.

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Deadline to apply for Summer Junior Staff is May 15th
Deadline to apply for Fall Junior Staff is September 26th
Deadline to apply to become a Spring Junior Staff is December 31st
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Junior Staff Internship Program

The Junior Staff Internship Program is a year-round multi-level program that provides a ladder of career training at the Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM). The JSI Program has three levels that provide different experiences working in or around the museum. Eligible students can enter the Junior Staff Internship Program at any level through an application and interview process. Students start off as volunteer interns and as they graduate through each level of the program they gain more experience as well as earning an ascending stipend. Students are encouraged to return as mentors to incoming JSI.

Fall Junior Staff Internship
The Fall Junior Staff Internship Program is 10 week internship. Twenty students from high schools all over New York City learn about the hands-on nature of the Children's Museum of Manhattan . Interns develop communications skills and develop an understanding for community building. Interns learn about our fun and educational outreach programs and train in interactive storytelling. They visit community organizations to bring story telling and literacy art workshops to children and families. Fall Junior Staff Interns participate in workshops and trainings building on their confidence and professionalism.

Spring Junior Staff Internship
The Spring Junior Staff Internship Program is a 10 week internship. Twenty students from high schools all over New York City learn to use technology to express their creativity and to communicate effectively with others. Interns work with children in fun and interactive exhibit spaces, develop skills in digital photography and presentation, conduct Internet college research, design an online children’s book, and take off-site visits to other museums around New York City .
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Summer Junior Staff Internship
The Summer Junior Staff Internship Program is a 10 week internship. Fifteen to twenty students from high schools, all over New York City and beyond, work alongside museum staff and college interns. Summer JSI assist lead educators with guided tours for visiting camp groups and provide fun and educational activities for children and families in our interactive exhibits. Summer JSI also take part in professional development, team building and creativity workshops.