Department Intern Heritage Education Outreach Internship

Texas Tech University
United States, Texas, Lubbock
Dec 11, 2024
Lubbock Department Intern Heritage Education Outreach Internship 39582BR Museum Position Description The outreach internship in heritage education, in addition to providing quality-learning experiences for the intern, is vital to the Landmark's ability to provide a wide variety of educational services. Education and public programming at the Landmark support the following goals: to create outreach content that provides significant learning experiences for K-12 classrooms; to provide creative learning experiences for students that extend beyond formal classroom instruction; to provide opportunities for learning across a wide variety of disciplines and to accommodate diverse learning styles; to recognize the diversity of audiences and the importance of expanding the dialogue to include those audiences in both program development and outreach presentation. 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 Lubbock Lake Landmark supports a full-time position for graduate-level students and recent graduates of master's degree programs who intend to pursue careers in fields of interpretation and informal education. This program provides practical training and experience in interpretation and informal education practices at a premiere National Historic Landmark. Graduate interns participate in all aspects of public interpretation including planning, development, and implementation of outreach materials, and program evaluation. Major/Essential Functions Develop and teach classes and workshops throughout the year for area youth; Assist with planning and implementation of public programming initiatives including workshops, tours, and outreach programs; Research and upgrade the Landmark's traveling trunk program; Develop and implement methods to evaluate public programming initiatives; Assist with visitor services including answering phones, interacting with visitors, and gift shop operations; Assist with other institution activities as needed. Required Qualifications High school graduation or equivalent. No experience required. Preferred Qualifications Understanding of and familiarity with informal education and interactive teaching theory and methods; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong organization and research skills. Ability to work simultaneously on multiple, diverse tasks, seeking help when needed; Self-motivation to achieve goals and complete projects individually and with groups; Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively with people of varying levels of experience and expertise; Computer proficiency: Mac and PC, Office 365, Social Media platforms, knowledge of Tinkercad a plus but not required; and FileMaker Pro a plus but not required. Must have transportation. Safety Information Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. Does this position work in a research laboratory? No Special Instructions to Applicants Send letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references by via email to Susan Rowe at landmark.education@ttu.edu. 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.