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About Habitot

Habitot Children's Museum is the East Bay's award-winning hands-on discovery museum for young children welcoming 200 people a day. Its mission is to nurture and enrich the lives of young children, their families, and the adults who care for them by providing an environment for early childhood learning and exploration, parenting education and community outreach. Habitot ensures its accessibility for all Bay Area families through its Family Outreach Program that brings more than 10,000 low-income and at-risk children into the museum every year through scholarships, subsidized memberships and free admissions days.

More than 650,000 people have enjoyed the museum's interactive exhibits, art programs and classes since its opening in 1998. Not just a place to entertain young children, Habitot provides resources and support for early childhood learning, parenting success, and community connection.


There are no open positions at this time.

Internships

Grants Management Internship

The Intern will support the Corporate and Foundation Grants Manager with graduated learning activities leading to possible employment as a Development Assistant. The Internship lasts for 3 to 4 months, with a $300 stipend upon completion of 100 hours. Interns work a minimum of 9 hours/week on a regular schedule.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of grant proposals
• Collect and compile data for grant reporting
• Research public and private funding opportunities
• Research corporate sponsorships
• Execute mailings to institutional donors
• Fact-check spreadsheet of funding opportunities and contact information on funders
• Update funder records in database
• Track event participation and update event binder
• Assist with report writing and thank-you letters
• Copy and file grant documents and reports
• Maintain office organization
  

Qualifications

• Career interest in acquiring development skills and experience
• Be a junior or senior at a four-year college/university, college graduate or graduate student
• Demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills
• Be proficient in Word, Excel, Internet in Mac environments
• Be organized, efficient and able to complete tasks with deadlines
• MUST be able to work independently under direct supervision
• Prior experience in a nonprofit development office a plus, but not required

Development Intern

Habitot Children's Museum, a Berkeley-based, hands-on discovery museum for young children, is seeking a Development Intern to assist with a variety of fundraising projects and activities. The internship is 3-months long, with a minimum of 9 hours/week expected. Stipend of $300 upon completion of 100 hours.

Position Responsibilities

• Write in-kind donation request letters
• Research potential donors and sponsors
• Update FileMaker database records
• File donation reports
• Assist with on and off-site donor cultivation and special events

Qualifications

• Have an interest in fundraising, research, grant writing, event planning, and/or non-profit organizations
• Be a junior or senior at a four-year college/university, or recent college graduate
• Have excellent writing and communication skills
• Be proficient in Word, Excel, Internet in Mac environments
• Be organized and efficient
• MUST be able to work independently under direct supervision

Early Childhood Exhibit Intern

Manage one or more of Habitot Children's Museum's hands-on learning exhibits for preschoolers, interacting with the public and implementing fun learning activities for children and families. Tell stories, demonstrate scientific principles, make crafts, and model playful interactions. Under the guidance of Habitot's Floor Supervisor and the Early Childhood Education Programs Manager, gain skills and experience working with children and developing age-appropriate curriculum. Internships are 100 hours, typically worked over three months on a regular schedule, primarily weekday mornings and Saturdays. There is a stipend of $300 for the internship. Up to three sequential internships are possible with increased opportunities for developing one's own curriculum.

Volunteers must be at least 16 yrs old, preferably interested in training for a career in childcare or education. Must be friendly, energetic, and punctual. Must be available to intern on one or more days of Habitot's open hours: weekday mornings, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Friday afternoons until 4:30, and all day on Saturdays. From October to March, Sunday hours are available as well.

Graphic Design Intern

Gain practical work-place experience working under the direction of Habitot's full time graphics designer. Produce ads, event flyers, invitations, announcements, calendars, fundraising letters, annual appeals, business cards and a host of routine graphically designed publications. Hone your skills with Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop for print and on-line publications. Internships are 100 hours, typically worked over three months on a regular schedule. There is a stipend of $300 for the internship. Up to three sequential internships are possible with increased opportunities for creating one's own graphic designs.

Interns should be at least 18 yrs old, and preferably interested in training for a career in graphic design, advertising, or marketing and communications. Proficiency with computers, and some experience with graphic design helpful. Must be able to intern during regular working hours.

How to Apply

For all positions and internships, please apply by
sending a letter of interest and resume to:

Gina Moreland
Executive Director
Habitot Children’s Museum
PMB 326, 1563 Solano Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94707

Volunteer Opportunities

Ad Representative

Solicit advertising from local businesses for Habitot's quarterly class catalog. A perfect way to volunteer (moms, dads, caregivers, or friend of Habitot!) and help Habitot by working from home. We will provide training and all contract materials. Approximately two hours a week.

Visit volunteer opportunities for more information on volunteer opportunities and ways to donate to Habitot's Children's Museum.

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