The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

The Intern will assist with evaluation studies of current museum projects, in particular evaluation of school and family programs offered in Mandela and exhibit evaluations in WinterFaire and an object-based exhibition for our centennial.. Mandela: The Official Exhibition is a traveling exhibition the museum is renting for 6 months in 2024.. Entering data from paper observations or surveys and transcribing responses from interviews.. Enrollment in a graduate program with a concentration in Museum Studies, Education, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, or other relevant areas of study.. Previous experience with social science research methods including data collection and analysis.

research and evaluation intern

Job Details Description The Museum seeks a qualified candidate to support the Research & Evaluation Department’s active research program to understand audience preferences, the effectiveness of exhibits, and the success of educational programs. The Intern will assist with evaluation studies of current museum projects, in particular evaluation of school and family programs offered in Mandela and exhibit evaluations in WinterFaire and an object-based exhibition for our centennial. <ul><li>Mandela: The Official Exhibition is a traveling exhibition the museum is renting for 6 months in 2024.</li><li>WinterFaire is an immersive exhibit that combines physical and digital interactives to engage families in a woodland fantasy. It opened in 2023 and returns annually between November and January.</li><li>2025 is the centennial of the museum. We will host a year-long exhibit featuring collections objects with stories that exemplify the museum’s history. </li></ul>Research and Evaluation staff and the Intern will identify aspects of the evaluation projects that will best serve the professional development interests of the Intern. Additionally, the intern will attend professional development sessions hosted by the Museum’s Intern Manager, monthly meetings of the interdepartmental Research & Evaluation Working Group, and regularly scheduled meetings of the interdepartmental team(s) responsible for planning and implementing the Intern’s assigned projects. Internship Duties May Include <ul><li>Data collection including but not limited to observing visitor behavior, interviewing visitors, co-leading focus groups, distributing online surveys, intercepting visitors for onsite surveys, and telephone interviews.</li><li>Correspondence with potential study participants and other museum staff.</li><li>Entering data from paper observations or surveys and transcribing responses from interviews.</li><li>Coding and analyzing data collected via observations, interviews, and surveys.</li><li>Using Excel as a primary tool for data analysis.</li><li>Analysis and presentation of findings from various studies in a clear, concise, and visually appealing manner. Includes written reports and PowerPoint presentations. </li></ul>Desired Knowledge/Experience <ul><li>Enrollment in a graduate program with a concentration in Museum Studies, Education, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, or other relevant areas of study.</li><li>Previous experience with social science research methods including data collection and analysis.</li><li>Ability to record information accurately.</li><li>Ability to interact well with diverse audiences, effectively present information, and respond to questions.</li><li>Comfort speaking in public and interacting with visitors of all ages.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to interpret a variety of instructions either written or oral as well as follow detailed instructions and execute tasks with precision.</li><li>Interest in audience research and evaluation, exhibit/school programs/museum program development.</li><li>Excellent time management skills, being a self-starter and self-directed.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</li><li>Be able to complete all required aspects of the museum’s on-boarding process, including but not limited to a background check, orientation to the museum and its policies/procedures (3 days total), and occasional trainings on a variety of topics (e.g. autism awareness, zero tolerance, safety topics). </li></ul>Ada Requirements <ul><li>Must be able to input detailed data entries and view a computer monitor.</li><li>Must be able to stand/sit for up to one hour and concurrently take detailed notes.</li><li>Must be able to listen to and transcribe recorded verbal field notes.</li><li>Must be able to communicate effectively with museum visitors and observe interactions and conversations.</li></ul>

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