Website Martha's Vineyard Museum
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.