210  Morrissey  Blvd–  Columbia  Point  ·∙  Boston,  Massachusetts  02125  617.740.7000  |  www.emkinstitute.org  

 

Ambassador Overview The Edward M. Kennedy Institute offers a limited number of semester-long internships for students in partnership with multiple universities in the greater Boston area. Interns are ambassadors for the Institute, who gain mentorship and professional experience by facilitating the visitor experience, and assisting in policy research and content development for interactive educational platforms. Through two program divisions, interns contribute to the operations of a new non-profit center dedicated to civic learning and engagement. The internship program aims to promote leadership, teaching and professional career skills for students. Students receive training in the interactive exhibits, tablet experience, and simulations of senate debates. They will learn how to support and mentor expected visitor groups including Middle/High School and university classes, government officials, families, overseas visitors, and the general public. In addition to supporting the visitor experience, SIM/Ambassadors will develop research abilities by implementing research in topics such as public policy, legislative process, and the Senate Simulation Module. Relevant Experience

• Enrolled as a graduate or undergraduate with at least 30 credits towards major / Sophomore – Senior class preferred

• Interest in: Government/Public Policy/Democracies, History/International Relations/Political Science, Museum Sciences/Digital Media/Educational Technology, Education/Public Programs, Data Visualization/Game Design, Theater

• Basic knowledge of the US federal government • Familiarity with tablet software and technology • Teaching and leadership experiences preferred • Possess outstanding interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving skills

Eligibility

• Sophomore – Senior class preferred • 3.0+ G.P.A Preferred/ Good academic standing • Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills • A basic understanding of federal government • Work Study Preferred

Checklist 1. __ A Completed Application Form 2. __ Unofficial University Transcript 3. __ Cover Letter detailing interest in the program and relevant background/ experience 4. __ Resume 5. __ One academic / professional letter of recommendation’

 

210  Morrissey  Blvd–  Columbia  Point  ·∙  Boston,  Massachusetts  02125  617.740.7000  |  www.emkinstitute.org  

 

APPLICATION  FORM      2015  AMBASSADOR  

 

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 Education  

 

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Must commit to a minimum of two shifts per week, must work one 9:00am – 1:00pm shift per week, with a minimum of 10 hours per week with a maximum of 20 hours per week.

 

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 Please  email  résumé,  cover  letter,  unofficial  transcript,  references,  and  application  to  

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