Website The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Summary
The IIT-AV Intern will gain hands-on experience developing and maintaining technology for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. This intern will assist with opening and closing the building, installing technology in new galleries, and researching and prototyping new interactives. There is a new gallery being installed during this internship, and the main focus will be assisting with the installation and mobilization of that gallery.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Open the building to ensure all interactives are working
- Brainstorm new gallery interactives and technologies
- Install technology in new galleries
- Create documentation for new gallery builds
- Attend team and project meetings
- Work AV events
- Shadow staff to get hands-on training
Key Details
Compensation: $15.50/hour
Duration: Spring 2027
Schedule: PT (15 hours/week)
Deadline: ASAP (estimated early November 2026)
Eligibility
REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of at least 1 to 2 years of college coursework
- Preferred major or field of study: AV-related (audio, video, lighting), Entertainment, or Technology-related
- PC and Mac experience
- Troubleshooting skills
- Understanding of projectors and lighting technology
- Ability to take direction and work independently
- Open communication skills
- Previous experience in theaters or live production AV shows preferred, but not required
- Part-time position, approximately 15 hours per week
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to use hand tools and power tools, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with staff and team members, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to move throughout Museum galleries and technical spaces, including working at heights or on ladders as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
About
Where else can you touch a dinosaur bone, see a show, steer a pedal car, make art, “board” the space station, and ride a historic carousel in one visit? Only at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Founded in 1925, the museum is a nonprofit with a mission to ignite joy, wonder, and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults.
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