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Department Intern - Education

Texas Tech University
United States, Texas, Lubbock
Nov 15, 2024

Lubbock


Department Intern - Education

39364BR

Museum

Position Description

Performs work to assist in the organization and implementation of projects and programs. Responsibilities include activities which require knowledge of departmental procedures. Employee performance is based upon a review of completed work and overall results obtained.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

The Museum is committed to serving our diverse community, through a range of exhibitions and public programming.

Major/Essential Functions

The Museum supports full-time positions for graduate-level students and recent graduates of master's degree programs who intend to pursue careers in museums and heritage management. The internship program provides practical training and experience in museum and heritage standards and best practices at an American Association of Museums accredited large university museum. Graduate interns participate in all aspects of museum or heritage activities associated with the assigned division, such as collections, administration, exhibits, and education

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent. No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications


  • Direct experience creating museum educational material (lesson plans, summer camps, teaching carts, etc.) for experiential learning that is targeted to diverse ages
  • Previous experience with teaching children of all ages who are enrolled in summer camps or similar setting
  • Experience working with large public events at a museum
  • Creative and strong hand/eye coordination
  • Ability to speak in front of groups of people

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Occasional Duties

The intern will be assigned duties for which they are responsible. This will include large and small public programs and camps, as well as at least one program based on the intern's interest and expertise. The position is a regularly scheduled position with hours of 8 - 5, Monday through Friday with some evening and weekends required. Interns will work closely with a small professional staff of museum educators as well as graduate students from the affiliated museum studies program at MoTTU. Collegiality, consideration for others, sense of humor, ability to work with multiple interruptions, ability to work individually and with a team are necessary.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply: Send email containing resume and letter of interest to Dr. Jill Hoffman, Curator of Education, jill.hoffman@ttu.edu. Phone calls will not be accepted.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

13.00

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Skilled Technicians

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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