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Education Fellow

Martha's Vineyard Museum
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Join us at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum for an unforgettable summer fellowship experience! Our program offers a unique blend of activities that will immerse you in the fascinating world of museum work. For summer 2026, the MV Museum will offer fellowships focusing on oral history, education, programming and events, and marketing and executive support .

As a Sheldon Hackney Fellow, you’ll enjoy a variety of museum experiences, including working with the collection, performing research, preparing exhibits, organizing programs, assisting with special events, running kids’ activities, interacting with visitors, and working with a professional staff. With the experience gained at MVM, previous fellows have gone on to careers in the fields of library science, historic preservation, public history, non-profit management, education, and museum studies. We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic, self-starters who are ready to think creatively, work independently, and be part of a vibrant team.

 

Education Fellowship

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

Required Skills/Qualifications:

  • 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

Reports to: Education Manager

Number of Positions Available: 2 part-time (20 hours per week)

Stipend Amount: $3,000