Education Fellow Martha's Vineyard Museum
Collectionsthatcare, Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, United States, 02573
Summary
The Sheldon Hackney Education Fellows will focus on contributing to Education department projects and delivering the Discovery Days summer program for children ages 5-12.
Work will include:
Becoming familiar with Museum exhibits and educational curriculum in order to represent and add to visitor experiences in a multitude of ways
Researching and designing new or updating existing curriculum for youth summer program participants
Collaborating on the promotion, organization and delivery of summer programming
Contributing to Museum programs & events as an ambassador of the Education team
Key Details Fellowships will commence on or after June 8, 2026. All fellows are asked to work as late into August as possible for their schedule.
Reports to:
Education Manager
Number of Positions Available:
2 part-time (20 hours per week)
Deadline: March 1, 2026 Eligibility
Enjoy working with children (of a variety of ages and abilities) in small groups
Some experience working in an educational/instructional setting
Flexibility and ability to adapt plans to suit the needs of individual learners
Comfortable and familiar with youth-oriented art, craft, performing arts, and outdoor activities
Study in education, museum studies, or public history preferred
At least 16 years of age
Flexible hours with the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends required
Compensation $3,000 stipend
About Martha’s Vineyard Museum (MVM) is more than 100 years old. The Museum collects art, artifacts, oral histories, documents, and photographs that tell the Island’s story from time immemorial to today. MVM provides a framework for understanding the past to help create a better future.
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Work will include:
Becoming familiar with Museum exhibits and educational curriculum in order to represent and add to visitor experiences in a multitude of ways
Researching and designing new or updating existing curriculum for youth summer program participants
Collaborating on the promotion, organization and delivery of summer programming
Contributing to Museum programs & events as an ambassador of the Education team
Key Details Fellowships will commence on or after June 8, 2026. All fellows are asked to work as late into August as possible for their schedule.
Reports to:
Education Manager
Number of Positions Available:
2 part-time (20 hours per week)
Deadline: March 1, 2026 Eligibility
Enjoy working with children (of a variety of ages and abilities) in small groups
Some experience working in an educational/instructional setting
Flexibility and ability to adapt plans to suit the needs of individual learners
Comfortable and familiar with youth-oriented art, craft, performing arts, and outdoor activities
Study in education, museum studies, or public history preferred
At least 16 years of age
Flexible hours with the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends required
Compensation $3,000 stipend
About Martha’s Vineyard Museum (MVM) is more than 100 years old. The Museum collects art, artifacts, oral histories, documents, and photographs that tell the Island’s story from time immemorial to today. MVM provides a framework for understanding the past to help create a better future.
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