Education, Policy, and Equity
Celebrating the African Spirit
https://celebratingtheafricanspirit.org/
Volunteer-run
City of Poughkeepsie, NY
10-15 consistently active members team members
Issue Areas: Education Policy and Equity, Expression, Arts, and Culture, Racial Justice
About:
The mission of Celebrating the African Spirit is to acknowledge, articulate, research and commemorate the lives of enslaved Africans in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Our work is rooted in the reality that slavery existed in the MidHudson Region, and in Poughkeepsie from the earliest days, and enslaved adults and children were major contributors to the growth of what is now the City of Poughkeepsie and the Mid-Hudson Region. The works, language and traditions of Africans, both enslaved and free, are part of the legacy, which is American history, and should be taught to, and treasured by, all Americans. This lack of knowledge contributes to ongoing denial regarding the consequences of centuries of slavery, our violent and racist past, and the pervasiveness of racism and inequality in America today.
Our many projects are centered around memorialization, K-12 education (particularly PHS), and social justice-related collaborative city of Poughkeepsie initiatives.
Expected Responsibilities/Duties:
- Communications/IT,
- Cultivating and fostering relations with young people, supporting specific CAS initiatives (i.e., PHS visits, fundraising for CAS memorial marker at Waryas Park, building up online resource base)
Skills:
- Skills: Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Graphic design, Previous experience working with young people, Public speaking/presenting, Research skills, Social media management
Hours: 4hrs/week, 8hrs/week
Are you interested in getting involved with Celebrating the African Spirit? Visit here for your next steps.
Boys and Girls Club of Poughkeepsie
Non-profit
221 Smith Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
10-15 team members
Issue Areas:Education Policy and Equity, Environmental Justice and Food Security, Expression, Arts, and Culture, Mental Health Access and Support, Public Health, Racial Justice
About:
Our mission is to enable all young people especially those who need us most to reach their full potential as caring, productive, responsible citizens through daily homework help, programs and strong relationships.
Position Description:
- Creating lessons catered to our program schedule, helping with homework, being a mentor to provide wisdom through their own knowledge and life experience.
Skills:
- Bilingual Spanish-English, Public speaking/presenting, Data collection/analysis
Additional Requirements:
- Background check, Fingerprinting
Hours: 4hrs/week; 8 hrs/week preferred; Programming occurs between 2:30pm – 6:00pm
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
Non-profit
724 Wolcott Av Beacon NY 12508
10-15 team members
Issue Areas: Environmental Justice and Food Security, Environmental education, experiential education
About:
We are a 501(c)3 organizations that works to protect and restore the Hudson River through education and environmental advocacy.
Expected Responsibilities/Duties:
The student will aid our Environmental Action department in organizing the currents campaigns on environmental issues, e.g. the PCB cleanup, climate change mitigation in NY Harbor, and safe drinking water for the City of Newburgh. They will also take part in our education programs, with logistical support and program delivery.
Skills:
- Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Fact-checking, Previous experience working with young people, Previous experience in this field, Public speaking/presenting, Research skills
Hours: 4hrs/week, 8hrs/week
Are you interested in getting involved with The Clearwater? Visit here for your next steps.
Vassar After School Tutoring (VAST)
https://www.vassar.edu/vassar-education-collaboration/programs/vast
Non-profit
Poughkeepsie, NY
20-25 team members
Issue Areas: Education Policy and Equity
About:
The Vassar After School Tutoring (VAST) program supports students’ academic and extracurricular pursuits while providing early exposure to a college campus. VAST fosters a connection between Vassar College and Poughkeepsie Middle School (PMS). VAST aims to support PMS students who need a space to explore their passions and are interested in college, as well as parents/guardians who are looking for a safe and engaging space for students after school. Our mentors are current Vassar students who are dedicated to forming meaningful relationships and supporting students. Every student is paired with a Vassar College student who serves as their mentor for the academic year. Mentors provide homework help, support Passion Projects, and explore extracurriculars with students such as art, cooking, sports, and more. In addition, we bring students to Vassar’s campus every Friday and connect students with student organizations, departments, spaces, and campus events that relate to their interests.
VAST also partners with Rip Van Winkle Apartments, a local affordable housing project, to support students’ academics and build reading and math skills. VAST works closely with the property’s social worker to provide meaningful services and find families in need. VAST aims to provide academic help for students who cannot stay after school, need help with homework, and/or need more attention to develop reading and/or mathematical skills. Our tutors are current Vassar students who volunteer and are dedicated to working with students. Every student is paired with a Vassar College student who serves as their tutor for the academic year, and tutors provide homework help, run mathematical exercises, and foster reading fluency.
Expected Responsibilities/Duties:
Students who would like to get involved with VAST can choose to be a middle school mentor or an after-school tutor. In both roles, the student would be responsible for assisting their assigned student with any existing homework/projects. The middle school mentor will also have the additional task of engaging students in extracurricular activities and Friday campus visits, while the after-school tutor will have the responsibility of running academic exercises for students who do not have homework.
In addition to being a tutor or mentor, the student may also choose to help create lesson plans, run activities, do research on after-school programs, and help develop long-term projects for middle school students. If there is something the student is interested in doing, they may also reach out ahead of time to the coordinator to decide if it is possible.
Desired Skills:
- Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Previous experience working with young people, Previous experience in this field, Research skills, Lesson planning
Hours: 4hrs/week or 8 hrs/week
Are you interested in getting involved with VAST? Visit here for your next steps.
The Peace Education Center of the Hudson Valley
Non-profit
430 Main Street Unit C Rosendale NY 12472
1-5 team members
Issue Areas:Education Policy and Equity, Environmental Justice and Food Security, Racial Justice, Interdisciplinary work for peace and justice
About:The mission of the Peace Education Center of the Hudson Valley is to empower individuals and organizations to create and sustain ecologically-minded, just, and peaceful communities.
Position description:We’re looking for folks who would like to be part of these projects: 1) creating Peace Education documents, curriculum, and zines; 2) help with research on schools & teachers, community groups, peace & justice networks, grants & foundations; 3) grant writing; 4) program planning; 5) promotion and marketing.
Desired Skills:Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Previous experience working with young people, Writing
Additional Requirements: Driver’s license would be great if students could be on site in Rosendale for part of the time.
Hours: 4hrs/week, 8hrs/week
Are you interested in getting involved with the Peace Education Center? Visit here for your next steps.
Adelante Student Voices
About:
Adelante Student Voices supports undocumented students on their unique journeys to higher education, while developing self-advocacy skills so they can create change in their communities. Undocumented young people join Adelante as high school students by participating in a free 10-day overnight program. This program takes place at Vassar College! The Summer Program focuses on access to higher education, organizing and legislative change, and the arts. After the Summer Program members stay involved through committees such as Vision Adelante (focused on justice campaigns), workshop sessions, and 1:1 college access mentorship. We are a small non-profit with only two part-time staff and a team of volunteers.
Positions Description:
Fall or Spring semester interns have taken on specific projects with Adelante depending on their interests and prior experience. Common projects are:
– Helping to mentor high school students, in particular high school seniors with specific tasks such as helping them apply for scholarships and college.
– Chaperoning trips (example, lobby day in Albany)
– Fundraising/ development
– Planning the Summer Program (this is specific to spring-summer CEL). Examples include sharing the Summer Program flier with schools and community orgs; outreach to potential workshop leaders; posting the physical flier at local businesses and libraries; planning college tours.
– Assistance with social media. (Fun fact, a Vassar semester intern in 2018 enjoyed her work with us so much she still is on our volunteer board and leads social media to this day!)
Skills: Bilingual Spanish-English, Bilingual with another language, Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Previous experience working with young people
Hours: 4 hrs/week
Are you interested in getting involved with Adelante? Visit here for your next steps.
Arlington Parters Against Racism (ON PAR)
ArlingtON PAR (Partners Against Racism) is a community group committed to engaging in equity work in the Arlington Central School District. This group was founded by 4 women (3 Vassar professors and 1 corporate manager). Our group is comprised of roughly 20 members and we meet monthly via zoom. We attend Board of Education meetings and speak during the public comment period. We have our own podcast that features the experiences of families and students within the school district. We also work directly with teachers and administrators in the district on initiatives such as author visits. Moreover, we help draft policies in the district regarding equity. Interns are welcome to collaborate and support any of these efforts. Moving forward, we would like to increase and improve our media presence.
Expected Responsibilities/Duties:
- Research of relevant equity related policy issues.
- Drafting of speeches to give during public meetings.
- Management of social media and outreach plans.
- Drafting of policies.
- You will track the hours you spend on the tasks you’re given. Coordinate meetings with your supervisor as well as your faculty sponsor.
- Some of the work you do will be presented during biweekly meetings for the group to discuss.
- Understand that this position requires flexibility. It’s common for us to come across. information that demands our attention and our agenda will accordingly switch for a few days.
- This is for credit and so while your supervisors will work with your schedule to the best of their abilities it’s still expected that you complete tasks you’re assigned.
Skills:
- Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Public speaking/presenting, Research skills, Social media management, Writing, Data collection/analysis
Are you interested in getting involved with ON PAR? Visit here for your next steps.
Finish Strong Wellness Center
https://www.finishstrongpk.com/
Address: 29 N. Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
About:
Finish Strong provides non-contact boxing and other activities as well as mental health counseling to address trauma and build resiliency in youth and young adults. They strive to bring experiences to the classroom that youth would not otherwise encounter, such as:
- Students can receive training in Restorative Practices and lead youth in said practices.
- Students can also assist in providing youth with academic support, emotional support, in additional to other forms of self-expression, art, sport, and wellness.
Position Description:
- CEL students should be able to assist youth with social emotional learning & emotional support using various outlets such as arts & crafts and other therapeutic practices.
Are you interested in getting involved with Finish Strong? Visit here for your next steps.
DAY ONE Early Learning Center
https://www.dayoneearlylearning.org/
Non-profit
70 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
20-25 team members
Issue Areas: Education Policy and Equity, Racial Justice, Access to high quality early childhood education.
About:
DAY ONE’s mission is to unleash every child’s maximum potential from day one by creating a model teaching and early learning community made up of teachers, families, and community partners who collaborate to obtain best outcomes for young children. We translate this mission into action with a trifecta of programs: The Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP) and resulting Small Business Initiative, The DAY ONE Early Learning Center, and our Family and Community Engagement initiatives, creating a triangle of strength around our youngest children.
At DAY ONE, we believe that communities are stronger when we prioritize the needs of teachers, young children, and families. We have created an ecosystem in which early childhood teachers are respected, valued, and compensated; where children learn through discovery and play; where family members are empowered to advocate for their children.
Position Description:
Position 1 (Spanish Curriculum Support): We’re looking for a bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) student to support our Spanish speaking students in our Teacher Apprenticeship Program at DAY ONE. Your responsibilities will include translating educational slides and materials from English to Spanish, as well as providing on-site support and translation once a week, and collaborating with our leaders to bridge the language gap. This position offers you the opportunity to learn the curriculum and gain valuable insights into early education practices and experience the curriculum hands-on during on-site visits.
Position 2 (Children’s Library Assistant): In this role, you would be responsible for cataloging and organizing our children’s library collection. As both an early childhood school and a teacher apprenticeship program, we use our in-house library in a variety of ways. Cataloging the books (per our system) is key to having useful access. Training for our cataloging system is provided in under 30 minutes. Additionally, this position supports the curriculum by creating children’s book lists by topic. The position can be either 0.5 or 1.0 credits and requires on-site work at our school, located 1.2 miles from campus. This work will significantly contribute to the accessibility and utility of our library resources, making a lasting impact on our institution’s educational mission. This role offers a unique opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience in cataloging, organization, and curriculum support while contributing to the educational development of young learners.
Position 3 (Classroom Teacher Assistant): This position is perfect for students who want a hands-on role within our DAY ONE classrooms. Our classrooms cater to children between the ages of 3 and 5, many of whom face developmental challenges. As part of this role, you will work directly with the children in a school setting, actively participating in their educational experience. Your responsibilities will encompass various interactive activities, such as guiding small groups through open-ended projects, engaging in dramatic play, and contributing to creative projects in our STEAM room. Additionally, this role involves helping with teacher tasks, including wiping down tables, resetting activities, sweeping, and ensuring the overall tidiness of the area. This opportunity provides a valuable hands-on experience for those interested in early childhood education and offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the development of young learners. Limited spaces are availble each semester.
Skills:
- Bilingual Spanish-English, Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Writing, Translating Education Content
Additional Requirements: Medical Exam and TB test within the past 12 months, COVID vaccine
Are you interested in getting involved with DAY ONE? Visit here for your next steps.
Nature’s Impact
Poughkeepsie/ Hudson Valley
1-5 team members
Issue Areas:
Environmental Justice and Food Security, Expression, Arts, and Culture
About:
Nature’s Impact is a social enterprise dedicated to fostering a deeper connection between people and the environment. Through environmental education, sustainable garden design, and thoughtfully curated events, we empower individuals to appreciate, protect, and celebrate the natural world while promoting sustainable practices.
Expected Responsibilities/Duties:
Students will be able to assist with environmental programming, art programming, social media, and research if necessary. Students will learn about organic gardening and working with children.
Skills:
- Gardening/farming experience, Previous experience working with young people, Social media management
Hours: 4hrs/week, 8hrs/week, I am open to both depending on the students time.
Are you interested in getting involved with Nature’s Impact? Visit here for your next steps.
The American Lung Association
Non-profit
Poughkeepsie Public Schools
30+, Nationwide over 300 team members
Issue Areas:
Education Policy and Equity, Public Health, Research
About:
The American Lung Association’s mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. We do this through education, advocacy, and research.
Expected Responsibilities/Duties:
We are seeking a student volunteer to assist the Health Promotions staff of the American Lung Association in executing various activities for our New York State Asthma Management in Schools (AMS) grant. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the field of public health.
As student volunteers, they will be responsible for implementing asthma self-management education programs for children and families in the Poughkeepsie Community. Their role will involve strengthening the partnership between the school district and the American Lung Association and improving health outcomes for the students who participate in this program.
Additionally, they will gain valuable community and population health skills, allowing them to understand the larger framework of guideline-based asthma management that can improve health outcomes in the community we serve.
Skills: Bilingual Spanish-English, Bilingual with another language, Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Previous experience working with young people, Previous experience in this field
Additional Requirements: Background check, Fingerprinting,
Are you interested in getting involved with the American Lung Association? Visit here for your next steps.
Vassar Education Collaboration
https://www.vassar.edu/vassar-education-collaboration
Address: On Campus and Poughkeepsie City School District buildings
Issue Areas: Education Policy and Equity
About:
Outreach where Vassar students work in three programs connected to the City of Poughkeepsie schools
Position Descriptions:
Join one of three programs
- Vassar Middle School After school tutoring,
- Exploring College which works with high school students on post high school success,
- or joining a classroom as a assistant for English Language Learners
Skills:
- Bilingual Spanish-English, Previous experience working with young people
Hours: 4hrs/week
Are you interested in getting involved with VEC? Visit here for your next steps.
Vassar After School Tutoring (VAST)
https://www.vassar.edu/vassar-education-collaboration/programs/vast
Address: On Campus and Poughkeepsie City School District buildings
Issue Areas: Education Policy and Equity
About:
VAST is an after school tutoring/mentoring program that operates at Poughkeepsie Middle School and is designed to increase educational opportunity in the City of Poughkeepsie as well as foster a connection between the city and the college. We provide individual mentors to 30-40 students that assist in academic support but also create fun and exciting curriculum that encompass their interests. In the past, we’ve organized many art, cooking, debate, theater, dance, and sports-centered activities.
Position Description:
It would be helpful to have students that can help organize and prepare materials for our programming. Creating worksheets, academic resources, as well as extracurricular activities is always a need. In addition, just being in the classroom to help with homework, clean up, etc. is always helpful.
Skills:
- Bilingual Spanish-English, Previous experience working with young people, Writing, Lesson planning
Additional Requirements: No other requirements, Driver’s license, Van certification and license is helpful but not needed
Hours: 4hrs/week
Are you interested in getting involved with VAST? Visit here for your next steps.
The Art Effect
thearteffect.org
Non-profit
Address: 45 Pershing Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 and 489 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY
About:
The Art Effect empowers young people to develop their creative voice to shape their futures and bring about positive social change. The Art Effect helps youth explore, experience, and excel in the arts, introducing them to visual arts and media, giving them the opportunity to develop real skills in these fields, and guiding them towards achieving their academic and career goals. We believe that the arts have the power to create a more vibrant, caring, and sustainable world led by a generation of youth who value creative thinking, diverse voices, and stronger connections between all people.
Issue Areas: Education Policy and Equity, Expression, Arts, and Culture, Self-Actualization through professional artistic skills
Position Description:
The Art Effect organizes multidisciplinary art activities, camps and events across the Hudson Valley. We need young, excited assistants to staff these events, organize the data collected, follow up on community engagement opportunities, design promotional material for events, edit photo and video documentation of these events and assist in the teaching of our young artists as they develop their skills and follow their passion.
One of The Art Effect’s three locations is the Trolley Barn Gallery. We are looking for excited, creative students interested in curation, gallery design and art history who want to learn about administrative gallery work and curatorial activism. These students should be interested in design, community engagement, public speaking, have tremendous attention to detail and not be afraid to work with power tools.
We have opportunities for interns and assistants in multiple departments of our organization: fundraising/development, art gallery, public art, video and film, marketing and communications, arts education and event planning.
Skills: Bilingual Spanish-English, Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Copywriting, Graphic design, Previous experience working with young people, Research skills, Social media management, Writing, Video editing/production, Data collection/analysis, Curation or gallery design
Hours: 4 hrs/week or 8 hrs/week
Are you interested in getting involved with The Art Effect? Visit here for your next steps.
The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
Address: 75 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
About:
The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is a non-profit organization that works with children (ages birth – 12) & their caregivers in an informal learning setting. They host in-museum learning opportunities, outreach to schools & other community entities, we bring children in for field trips. They focus on STEM, striking a social/emotional balance. Their mission is to empower children & their families. Their vision is to create a community in which each & every child develops curiosity, confidence & self-worth.
Position Descriptions:
- Hands-on & working in the Museum engaging with children &/or families in the Museum behind the scene
- Developing curriculum
- Research for grant writing
Hours: 4hrs/week
Are you interested in getting involved with MHDM? Visit here for your next steps.
Poughkeepsie Public Library
Addresses:
Boardman Road Library Branch – 141 Boardman Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Adrience Memorial Library Branch – 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Branch Library – 29 North Hamilton Street, Room 224, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Issue Areas: Education Policy and Equity
About:
The Poughkeepsie Public Library District is a special legislative district created to provide public library service to the residents of the City and Town of Poughkeepsie, New York. As such, the voters in each municipality annually vote on an operating budget and, from time to time, supplemental and capital programs. The Library District is its own independent authority and is governed by its legislation, applicable public law, and its by-laws. Tutoring program where the Vassar student will work with one student in grades 1-12 for one hour per week from Sept 9th-Nov 15th. Tutors may request to work more than one student per week to earn the necessary number of hours for their program requirements.
Position Description:
Tutors meet with students once a week for one hour between September 9 and November 15th at either the Adrience Memorial branch, or the Boardman Rd. branch. Tutors work with students on homework assignments, school projects, or to help the student to develop academic skills they have not yet mastered. Materials are provided by the library.
Tutors meet with students assigned each week for one hour and assist with homework assignments and tutoring assessments.
Skills: Bilingual Spanish-English, Previous experience working with young people
Hours: 4 hrs/week
Are you interested in getting involved with the PokLib Tutoring Program? Visit here for your next steps.
The Children’s Center at the Dutchess County Family Court
About:
Family Services brings people together to find the support they need, improving their lives and communities, and building a stronger, safer Hudson Valley.
Position Description:
The Children’s Center Intern assists the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher at the Children’s Center at the Dutchess County Family Court in compliance with all NYS Office of Court Administration Children’s Center Program agreements. The Intern provides a safe and creative curriculum for children while their families attend to court business and offers consultation to families for resources within the community. The position enthusiastically supports, practices, and communicates the agency’s Mission and Statement of Values. Under the supervision of program staff, interns may facilitate activities with children and offer supportive counseling to parents. In addition to direct-services, interns will assist with administrative and clerical duties. Intern responsibilities will be inclusive of areas identified in their respective college/university learning plan. Children Center Interns enthusiastically support, practice, and communicate the agency’s mission and statement of values.
Role/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assisting with the direct care and safety of the children left in the center
under the supervision of program staff.- Implements and maintains the health and safety protocol/procedures and maintains visible instructive printouts of these procedures.
- Will assure center is in compliance with all program safety and confidentiality guidelines.
- Under the supervision of program staff, assisting with required intakes and reports.
- Prepares and submits information for monthly reports to appropriate entities.
- Secures the intake paperwork in proper location.
- Maintains statistical records necessary for reports and research.
- Planning, development and evaluation of program activities.
- Designs and carries out curriculum and activities based on the needs and
development of children in center at any given time. - Develops and implements monthly/seasonal themes and constructive activities in
a long-range plan - Will implement the established curriculum guidelines
- Designs and carries out curriculum and activities based on the needs and
- Assisting with the distribution of referral and resource information to caregivers based on their and their children’s needs.
- Remains informed on current local resources and services.
- Assesses the needs of the caregiver and will respond to them through referrals to
appropriate agency/program.
- Assisting the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in the planning and coordinating the Children’s Center/Supervised Visitation Advisory Committee in conjunction with the Associate Director and Director of Family Support Services
- Completion of all required training for staff.
- Providing appropriate, creative, supportive interactions with the children in the center in group and individual activities.
- Develop creative “in-class” programs based on age and present teachable
Hours: 4 hrs/week or 8 hrs/week
Are you interested in getting involved with the Children’s Center? Visit here for your next steps.
Poughkeepsie Farm Project
Non-profit
51 Vassar Farm Lane Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
15-20 team members
Issue Areas:
Education Policy and Equity, Environmental Justice and Food Security, Expression, Arts, and Culture, Public Health, Racial Justice
About:
The mission of the Poughkeepsie Farm Project is to cultivate local leadership in sustainable farming, food access and education, and to foster an inclusive, welcoming community for everyone. Our Vision is a community that works collaboratively to provide equitable access to nutritious food via a just and resilient food system.
Expected Responsibilities/Duties:
- We have 3 positions available in education, farm production and administrative support (focus on communications)
Project or Position Title: Garden Education Assistant
Supervisor: Education Director
Position Description:
The main projects students will assist with are facilitating farm visits and other
garden-based education sessions. This may include gardening and culinary workshops
for students and the broader community, garden maintenance, supporting emergency
food distribution efforts, our seed saving program, and other special events. Food
Justice is a key value of our organization and our education department strives to keep
it at the center of our work with children and families.
Desired Skills:
● Interest in organic gardening, farming and food justice, including social, racial and
language justice work
● Experience or strong interest working with youth
● Ability and willingness to do physical work outside in variety of weather conditions
● Commitment to and willingness to deepen understanding of PFP’s mission and values of
equity, mutual respect and collaboration;
● Spanish language proficiency is a plus, but not required. Language justice is a part of
our work at PFP
Hours: 4hrs/week
Are you interested in getting involved with the PFP? Visit here for your next steps.
Hudson River Maritime Museum
Non-profit
50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401
10-15 team members
Issue Areas: Education Policy and Equity, Expression, Arts, and Culture, Local and Regional History
About:
The Hudson River Maritime Museum (HRMM) was established in 1979 and is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, and related industries.
Expected Responsibilities/Duties:
A student intern at the Hudson River Maritime Museum will receive training on museum exhibits and programs and will lead tours of the museum for the general public or visiting school groups. The student intern will also assist the HRMM Education Department in revising and delivering curriculum-based education for K-12 audiences on the following topics related to maritime history of the Hudson River: Native American history, early European contact and colonization, Hudson River industrialization, impacts of climate change, and others as needed. If available, the student may accompany HRMM staff to in-person school field trips for local fourth graders in the month of April. Finally, the student will provide assistance with the museum’s public lecture series, including researching prospective speakers, outreach to prospective speakers, and planning and attending lectures.
Skills:
- Communications – emails, phone calls, in person outreach, Public speaking/presenting, Research skills, Writing
Hours: 4 hours/ week, 8hrs/week
Are you interested in getting involved with the HRMM? Visit here for your next steps.