Application for Teen Explainers

Thank you for your interest in applying for Teen Explainers at NHMU. The application deadline for the 2026-2027 school year cohort is September 1st 2026.  

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What grade are you entering in Fall 2026?
Program Requirements
I am between 14 and 18 years of age

General Program Overview

•    October: Onboarding and learning about Museum visitor engagement. 
•    November: Training with gallery activities 
•    December – April: Working with Museum guests within the galleries, education activity development.
 

Please look at your schedule carefully before answering the following questions. 

I will commit to working with Teen Explainers from October 7th 2026 through April 14th 2027
Starting October 7th and ending April 14th, I will attend in-person group meetings every Wednesday from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm, and in person group meetings on select Saturdays in October and November from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Starting in December I am available for two additional 2.5-hour gallery shifts per month as scheduled on Saturdays
I understand I will be expected to complete approximately 2-3 hours of at home independent work each month, which includes readings, discussion responses, articles, or videos
I will have reliable transportation (public transportation, carpool, driven by parent/guardian/self) to group meetings and gallery shifts. (Note: As museum staff, Teen Explainers will have the ability to ride UTA free during the internship.)
Application Long Response
Have you applied previously to the Teen Explainers program?
How did you learn about Teen Explainers?
Interviews for the position will be held as small group interviews at the Museum. IF offered an interview, I would be available: