Youth Ambassadors Education; unpaid

Position: Youth Ambassadors for Education (unpaid)
Title:

Youth Ambassador for Education (Y.A.E) - Spring/Summer 2026 Cohort 3

Department:
Education

Rate:
Unpaid (community service hours provided)

Summary:

The Youth Ambassadors for Education (Y.A.E.) at Frost Science is a unique program that gives teens aged 16-19 the opportunity to gain leadership skills, connect with museum professionals, and earn community service hours. Youth Ambassadors will volunteer with the Frost Science education department, helping further the museum's mission of creating engaging programming that connects the public to science and technology. Along the way, Y.A.E. participants will gain valuable workplace skills, create connections with like-minded individuals, and have exclusive opportunities to meet with museum professionals to grow in their own professional development.

This is a competitive program with limited availability. Students who are interested in the program must undergo an application and interview process and have parent/guardian consent.

Availability Requirements:

* Must be able to commit to monthly requirements for the entirety of the cohort length:
April 2026
- September 2026.

* Must fulfill a minimum of 8 hours per month during April, May, June, July, August, and September.

* In addition to 8 hour monthly requirement, must volunteer as a junior counselor for one full week (or two full weeks of half-day shifts) during Frost Science Summer Camp from June 8 August 7, 2026.

* Must be able to attend the mandatory orientation day, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, March 29.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist the Frost Science Education department with various educational program duties including but not limited to:

* Material preparation

* Providing aid during educational programming

* Post-program break down

* Supports delivery and implementation of youth programs such as camps, classes, in-museum learning (public programs), special event days, and workshops.

* Effectively work with museum staff and other volunteers.

* Assist as event aides during special event days and providing help before and after special event days

* Learn science content to convey to museum guests when assisting with public program activities

Program benefits:

* Community service hours for all attended shifts and attended benefit opportunities.

* Quarterly professional development opportunities such as resume reviews, interview workshops, meet the expert programs, and training in various science education skills.

* Opportunity to participate in monthly