Family Programs Intern

Seattle Art Museum • Seattle, WA

4d • $21 - $21

About The Position

The Family Programs intern is a member of the Seattle Art Museum Education department. This intern will assist program staff to provide meaningful, hands-on experiences for children and families. They will help develop programming for SAM Camp, act as camp supervisors, research and evaluate family resources at the museum, and offer programmatic support for children and families at the museum.
Accepting applications through Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
FSLA STATUS: Temporary, Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Family Programs Manager
COMPENSATION: $21.30 per hour
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This internship offers an opportunity to develop a greater understanding of education programs at the Seattle Art Museum. In addition to gaining hands-on experience with families and visitors, this internship will provide an opportunity to evaluate museum programming and collaborate with museum staff to deliver an engaging, public-facing experience.

Requirements

• High school graduate, or GED required
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the internet.
• Interest in education, art, and/or museums.
• Ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently on projects and as a team member for department priority tasks and group projects.
• Ability to represent the Museum with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to adhere to Museum policies and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist the program staff in preparing for SAM Camp art studio sessions by setting up supplies and helping with breakdown after activities.
• Provide encouragement and meaningful responses to campers as they learn and play.
• Assist in supervision of campers during activity breaks and playtime. This includes positive behavior management.
• Assist in administrative tasks involving tour planning, preparing supplies, registration, and trainings, prior to the beginning of SAM Camp and after SAM Camp has ended.
• Research, develop and evaluate resources for family audiences visiting the museum.
• Attend Enrichment Sessions and other professional development activities planned for interns.
• Abide by the Standards for Museum Volunteers/Interns as outlined in the Volunteer/Intern Packet.
• Support the Education Department on related family programming as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED