In June 2022, we started our internship program and accepted our first highschool age interns. The CMOTO Internship Program was started to pour intensively into young people, ages 14-18, who are passionate about creation science and proclaiming the good news of the gospel.
What does a day for a CMOTO intern look like? First, our interns are part of our morning devotions and receive their instructions for the day along with the rest of the staff. These roles include tour shadowing, where they both learn from a trained tour guide and assist them with their group.
At the front desk our interns learn about greeting guests and how to operate the cash register. Or they may be found helping the bookstore manager with inventory and bookstore displays or being trained to handle our lobby critters for the enjoyment and education of guests.
Outside the museum, our interns have joined our speakers for various outings, learning how to give first-class presentations to an audience.
In addition to helping with daily ministry opportunities, interns are also given a specific course of study which includes books, videos, articles from the best communicators in the creation scientific community.
This equips them with a “reasonable faith” in our Creator, Who not only gave us His infallible historical account of the world (a.k.a. the Bible), but Who has also left undeniable evidence of His existence in the world around us. In other words, our interns learn many spiritual truths, valuable skills, and scientific knowledge that will benefit them wherever God calls them in the future.
The CMOTO Internship Program is flexibly designed to fit any schedule. Some of our interns come twice a week, weekly, or every other week, allowing them to fit their internship around school, summer vacations, or part-time jobs. The basic internship is a 120-hour course that includes quizzes, essays, and presentations to measure comprehension of the knowledge as it is taught.
But that’s not all. We also developed our “Stones & Bones” program, an advanced internship add-on, which a couple of our interns have tackled as well. “Stones & Bones” includes more in-depth study on geology and fossils with additional quizzes and essays, and opportunities to work on actual fossils in our own laboratory.
As our first five interns draw towards the end of their internship, we’d like to ask you to join us in congratulating them on their accomplishments over the past year!
Cassandra Bradbury (age 16)
Cassie started her internship in March 2023. She has completed the basic internship program, for which she wrote an article on the irreducible complexity of sperm whales. Cassie’s faithfulness to her studies and assignments has been commendable and we celebrate with her in her accomplishment!
Izzy Coulter (age 18)
Izzy is nearing completion of her basic internship, with her skills being utilized especially in tours and the bookstore. Always ready to help with any tasks great or small, Izzy’s cheerful spirit is a blessing to our team and we have thoroughly enjoyed her time as a CMOTO intern!
Norah Coulter (age 16)
Also nearing the end of her basic internship, Norah’s help with tours and the bookstore has allowed us to even better reach the many guests who come through our museum. Her hard work ethic and eagerness to serve is an example to our team and we are delighted to congratulate her on her hard work!
Davis Ford (age 16)
Davis fully completed his basic internship in March and is nearing the end of the “Stones & Bones” advanced add-on. In the add-on, Davis wrote articles on the Grand Canyon, rock layers, and fossil oddities. Davis’ speed in learning and mind for facts have made him a valuable intern. Well done!
Trevor Franklin (age 16)
Our very first intern, Trevor has completed his basic internship and is nearing completion of his “Stones & Bones” add-on. A pioneer in the program, his feedback has been invaluable. Especially focused on giving tours and geology, Trevor loves to discuss science and the Bible with our visitors. Always eager to help our guests enjoy their museum experience, we give a shout out to Trevor for his efforts!
As our current interns either complete or near completion of their internships, we are excited to announce we have reopened the internship for more young people to taste what Cassandra, Izzy, Norah, Davis, and Trevor have experienced!
Are you a highschooler interested in learning how science showcases a Creator, using your talents to advance God’s kingdom, and developing valuable skills that will serve you for a lifetime? Then we’re looking for you! But don’t wait! Only a few slots are available and they won’t last long. For more details, check out our internship overview or call (417) 561-0750.
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