Community Engagement & Evaluation 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 the public 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 Engagement Team, the Community Engagement & Evaluation 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 entering and aggregating archival survey data. 

This intern will interact with diverse museum guests and help identify ways to streamline data collection. The position offers valuable, hands-on experience in applied research, public engagement, and project coordination within a dynamic informal learning environment. 

 
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. 
• Help facilitate simple play-based activities and assist with the setup and breakdown of the survey site. 

Experience and Skill Requirements 

• 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 

• This is an unpaid internship for academic credit. Applicants must be enrolled in a program that requires an internship as part of their coursework. 
• A commitment of 5-10 hours per week is expected during the Fall 2025 semester (September–December). 
• Weekday availability is required, with one Saturday or Sunday shift per week to support data collection 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. 
 
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.