Learning Engagement Internship Summer 2026

Learning Engagement Intern

Marbles Kids Museum is a vibrant, nonprofit children’s museum and IMAX Theatre located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Marbles has been sparking imagination, discovery, and learning through play since opening its doors in 2007. Marbles’ serves a diverse population of families, school groups, and community organizations through award-winning play-based exhibits, summer camps, IMAX documentaries, feature movies, and special events year-round. Today Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina providing learning experiences for children with creative programs, and larger-than-life movies.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about engaging with children and learning through research? At Marbles, we listen to our guests to better understand their experiences and use that feedback to shape meaningful improvements. As part of the Learning Engagement Team, the Learning Engagement Intern will play a key role in this process by conducting in-person visitor surveys using the COVES tool (Collaborative for Ongoing Visitor Experience Studies) and by entering and aggregating archival survey data.

In this role, the intern will gain hands-on experience in both informal education and applied research. They will assist with the preparation and delivery of daily programs and special events both at Marbles and in the community, while also conducting surveys and helping to streamline data collection methods.

Interns will gain valuable experience relevant to careers in education, child development, nonprofit studies, social work, research and evaluation, and more, all within a fun, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment.
This is an unpaid internship.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Community Engagement and Evaluation Specialist to collect, enter, and aggregate guest experience data.
• Support efforts to improve and streamline data collection methods and organization.
• Engage museum guests in a playful, welcoming, and professional manner that reflects Marbles’ mission.
• Assist in the facilitation of hands-on, play-based learning programs for museum guests and early childhood participants, with occasional delivery support at off-site locations.
• Support the setup , break down, and preparation of program and survey materials.

Ideal Experience and Skills

• Must be enrolled in a formal education class that requires an internship for academic credit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage children and families from diverse backgrounds in a respectful and welcoming manner.
• Interest in research methods, survey design, and community-based evaluation.
• Preferred fields of study are Psychology, Sociology, Education, Statistics, Public Policy, Communication, and Museum Studies; other disciplines with relevant experience may be considered. Must be enrolled in a formal education program that requires an internship for academic credit.

Physical Demands

• Walking, standing, stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Schedule

• A commitment of 5-10 hours per week is expected during the Spring 2026 semester.
• Weekday availability is required, with one Saturday or Sunday shift per week to support during peak visitation hours.

Benefits

• Parking and commuter benefits
• Great Marbles Perks & Discounts
• Fitness Benefits

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the hiring process, please contact the People Team at [email protected] or 919-857-1069.

Please be aware that employment with Marbles Kids Museum is contingent on a satisfactory background check and references.

Marbles Kids Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.