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Summer Camp Intern

CompanyThe National World War II Museum Inc
LocationNew Orleans
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
This temporary role supports the museum’s summer camps program by assisting with daily instruction, facilitating activities, monitoring campers, and ensuring participant safety and success across themes like spying, STEM, history, and theater related to World War II. The intern will also provide feedback to the Youth and Family Engagement Manager to maintain a quality camp experience.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
270
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Offering a compelling blend of sweeping narrative and poignant personal detail, The National WWII Museum features immersive exhibits, multimedia experiences, and an expansive collection of artifacts and first-person oral histories, taking visitors inside the story of the war that changed the world. Beyond the galleries, the Museum's online collections, virtual field trips, webinars, educational travel programs, and renowned International Conference on World War II offer patrons new ways to connect to history and honor the generation that sacrificed so much to secure our freedom.
About the Role

Description

The National WWII Museum is currently seeking a Summer Camp Intern. This temporary position will assist with the implementation of the museum’s summer camps program that features themes around spying and puzzles, STEM and innovation, history, and theater- all within the context of World War II. The Summer Camp Intern will support daily summer camp instruction by facilitating camp activities, monitoring and engaging campers, and ensuring the safety and success of camp participants.  


Applicants should have an interest in working with children, as well as a curiosity and desire for continuous learning. They should have a fun-loving, energetic personality and a positive attitude. This position will report directly to the Youth and Family Engagement Manager and is responsible for providing feedback and reflecting on daily happenings in camp to ensure a quality camp experience.  

Requirements

  • Interact with children of various ages.  
  • Organize camp materials and projects.  
  • Facilitate and lead select camp activities, including off-site field trips in both indoor and outdoor environments. 
  • Model inclusivity and positive engagement to foster a safe and welcoming environment for campers of all backgrounds and ages. 
  • Support the creation of an engaging and fun learning environment for campers. 
  • Monitor camper safety and ensure respectful movement across the museum and off-site field trips. 
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as needed for education and public programming.

Qualifications

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age  
  • Experience working with children of various ages  
  • Ability to communicate with children and adults  
  • Organization and time management skills  
  • Creative and solutions-oriented  

The Summer Camp Intern must be available June 3 - July 20.  Camp day shifts are either 8am - 4pm or 9:30am - 5:30pm while administrative days are 9am-5pm.  Additional availability for events and educational programming is required as needed. 


The National WWII Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce.  We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Key Skills
Working with ChildrenActivity FacilitationInstructionMonitoringSafety AssuranceEngagementInclusivityCommunicationOrganizationTime ManagementCreativityProblem Solving
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