World Science Scholars Intern (paid)
About the Opportunity:
The World Science Festival (WSF) is seeking a World Science Scholars Intern to help coordinate and run the World Science Scholars Festival in New York City and to read applications to help select the next cohort of scholars for the World Science Scholars program.
The World Science Scholars program selects a small group of high school students from around the world with extraordinary mathematical talent and provides them with an unparalleled opportunity to apply their abilities to unexplored scientific disciplines. Guided by world-renowned experts, scholars examine ways that advanced mathematics skills can be applied to solve complex challenges in a wide range of scientific fields. The program culminates in a five day long in-person Festival in New York City, featuring distinguished speakers and other science and cultural events. The World Science Scholars Intern will be responsible for ensuring a welcoming and professional experience for scholars, their families, and the world-renowned scientists participating in the events, as well as helping to select highly qualified scholars for admission to the 2024-2025 cohort.
This position begins May 6, 2024 and ends June 7, 2024. It is a hybrid remote/in-person position but will be fully in-person and require working long hours the week of the Festival, including the weekend. Compensation is $4,500.
Responsibilities Include:
Applications
- Reading applications for the 2024-2025 cohort of World Science Scholars
- Evaluating application materials per WSF’s standards and guidelines
- Calibrating evaluation criteria and discussing final cohort selections with WSF staff
Festival
- Helping with planning and coordination in weeks leading up to Festival
- Interacting with and answering questions from scholars and their families
- Helping with scholar and family transportation between events
- Setting up and breaking down events, including transporting materials to/from venues
- Greeting event speakers
- Other responsibilities as needed
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
- Obtained or be currently pursuing a degree in a STEM field
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with culturally diverse groups
- Highly responsive and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Strong planning and organization skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attentiveness to both details and the big picture
- Familiarity with highly selective international math and science programs and competitions for high school students is desired (e.g. Rise, Regeneron ISEF, International Mathematical Olympiad)
- Experience reading and evaluating applications, conducting interviews, and working/volunteering in an admissions office is desired
About the Organization:
Originally known for our groundbreaking week-long live festivals placing science at the cultural core of New York City, the World Science Festival has grown into an innovative multi-media organization that produces original content straddling science, technology, the arts, media, performance, journalism and education, with formats ranging across vibrant discussions and debates, to inspired collaborative works of theatre, film and music. Featuring outstanding talent and novel production techniques, our programming brings the most far-reaching and transformative ideas, discoveries and perspectives to a broad general audience. WSFs live events in 13 countries have garnered an in-person audience of over three million and its digital, educational and broadcast programming has received over 200 million views.
How to Apply:
Please email a resume and cover letter to jobs@worldsciencefestival.com with “World Science Scholars Intern” in the subject line. The World Science Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, conviction history, predisposing genetic characteristics, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status or other protected class in compliance with applicable law.