Department Intern - Education
 Texas Tech University | |
 United States, Texas, Lubbock | |
 Nov 15, 2024 | |
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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 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
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. | |