About the role#
Baylor University is seeking a Student Worker to support the Mayborn Museum Makerspace, known as the Design Den, during the summer of 2026. This role focuses on facilitating hands-on tinkering activities, supporting museum events, and contributing to program evaluation and documentation.
What you'll do#
- Facilitate activities in the Design Den, including preparing supplies, testing prototypes, and leading visitor engagement.
- Provide high-quality customer service by interacting with museum visitors using making and tinkering strategies.
- Assist with the setup, teardown, and execution of STEM programs and general museum events.
- Support and train fellow student employees and volunteers within the Makerspace.
- Manage supply inventory, organize storage areas, and coordinate reorders.
- Conduct research on program evaluation, perform qualitative and quantitative observations, and assist with documentation.
- Participate in regular reflection meetings to discuss programming and tinkering practices.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a student in a relevant field, such as Communications, Human Resources, or Psychology.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain inventory.
- Experience or a strong interest in planning and facilitating educational programs.
- Ability to provide high-quality customer service to museum guests.
- Capability to perform detailed observations and assist with data documentation.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule.
Location & details#
- Location: Mayborn Museum, Waco, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $10/hour.
