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Visitor Experience InternSmith Memorial Playground and Playhouse is seeking several Visitor Experience Interns (VEI) to assist with daily programming. The VEI candidates should be interested in accumulating community service hours and/or those interested in working with children. The VEI works with staff on a wide range of responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: Front Kiosk Duties Giant Wooden Slide Duties Playground Maintenance Play Breaks About Smith: Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse (Smith) provides and promotes opportunities for unstructured free play for children.
Smith opened in 1899, and stood at the forefront of a national playground movement, serving as a model for the importance of play in children’s lives. Today, Smith remains a vital resource to the community, promoting and providing access to play for an annual audience of over 160,000 children and adults drawn from throughout the region. Smith offers children from diverse backgrounds free, accessible, and one-of-a-kind play experiences that support their physical, emotional, and cognitive growth.
On visits to Smith, children and caregivers enjoy quality time together, indoors and out. The 16,000 square foot Playhouse offers multiple rooms and levels for unstructured play to develop cognitive and motor skills. The 6 ½ acre Playground features open fields, wooden terrain, and sloped hills, and is home to the Nature Explore zone that encourages active exploration and free play in nature. Smith offers an array of both scheduled and spontaneous activities six days a week to inspire imagination, creativity, and social interaction, as well as unlimited opportunities to engage in healthy outdoor play. These activities range from building forts and creating mud sculptures to crafting art projects with natural materials. Education / years & type of experience: Actively working towards a High School or Bachelor’s degree Abilities (baseline requirements for someone to come into the job and succeed):
If interested in applying for the VEI position, please email Neil Thompson, Manager of Visitor Services at neil@smithplayground.org. Please send a cover letter showing your interest and a brief introduction of yourself. *Candidate must supply and or complete all three clearances prior to starting: |
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The work of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is made possible through the generous support of committed individuals and institutions. |