Application for Teen Explainers

Thank you for your interest in applying for Teen Explainers at NHMU. Please apply below, you will receive a confirmation email if it has been successfully submitted. The program staff will reach out to all candidates regarding if they have been selected for an interview after the application deadline and they have reviewed all the applications.   

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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

  • June: Onboarding and learning about Museum visitor engagement. 

  • July – August: Working with Museum guests within the galleries, education activity evaluation.

     

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

I will commit to working with Teen Explainers from June, 9th 2026 through August, 13th 2026
Starting June 9th and ending August 13th, I will attend in-person group meetings every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 - 12:30
Starting in July I am available for two additional 2.5-hour gallery shifts per month as scheduled on Thursday afternoons or Fridays
I understand I will be expected to complete approximately 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: