About the role#
This internship at the Mayborn Museum focuses on building evaluation capacity through the collection and analysis of visitor experience data. You will support the museum in becoming a data-driven organization by working with the Collaboration for Ongoing Visitor Experience Studies (COVES) project. This role includes training in human subject research and data evaluation.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the planning, set-up, and implementation of the COVES survey.
- Spend 4 hours each week administering the survey to museum visitors.
- Create monthly reports from survey data to share with the museum.
- Plan and facilitate volunteer training sessions on survey administration.
- Work with your supervisor to evaluate the effectiveness of survey efforts.
- Complete other evaluation or market research projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Interest in evaluation and creative thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently on personal projects.
- Outgoing personality with experience interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in written and spoken English.
- Ability to work alongside colleagues and volunteers in team settings.
- Attention to detail and good time management.
Location & details#
- Location: Waco, Texas.
- Modality: On-site at the Mayborn Museum.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Schedule: 12 hours per week for 5 months.
- Compensation: $10.00 per hour.
- Majors: Data Science, Statistics, Psychology, Communications, or Business Administration.
About Baylor University
Baylor University is a private Christian research institution based in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, the school supports a community of over 20,000 students. It focuses on interdisciplinary research and teaching. The faculty maintains a commitment to scholarship across various academic fields.
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