International intern,
Lina Nothwang
As part of the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Observatory offers three-month internships to students who are interested in science (esp. astronomy), marketing or tourism. Welcome are Australian and international post-graduate high school students as well as university under- and postgraduate students who would like to include the internship as part of their studies. Working hours are Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm (days are flexible). Internships involve no remuneration in form of a salary as it is part of the Powerhouse Museum Volunteers Program.
The working fields of an intern at Sydney Observatory include observing day and night tours, meet and greet at the cloaking desk and verifying website or related observatory data. Due to the extended period of time an internship is much more intense than work experience – whatever your field of interest is, it allows possibilities to conduct your own special project, be it in science education, museum studies, marketing and tourism or event management.
An internship at Sydney Observatory is instructive and of great benefit to young people wanting to get an insight into the Observatory by working behind the scenes of the Museum.
Minimum requirements are:
- The Australian HSC (High School Certificate) or equivalent
- Aged 18 years
- Prior English study and ability to communicate
- Any costs associated with accommodation and travel must be met by the intern
Please note that internship places are limited – thus early enquiries are more likely to turn out successful. For application forms and information contact Toner Stevenson at Sydney Observatory (ph: +61 2 9217 0473, e-mail: toners@phm.gov.au). For more information about Volunteers at the Powerhouse Museum and Sydney Observatory, go to the Volunteer section on the Powerhouse Museum website.
