About the role#
This internship provides practical training and experience in interpretation and informal education at a National Historic Landmark. The position is designed for recent graduates of master's degree programs who plan to pursue careers in these fields. You will participate in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public interpretation.
What you'll do#
- Develop and teach classes and workshops for area youth throughout the year.
- Plan and carry out public programming initiatives, including tours, workshops, and outreach programs.
- Create and implement visitor studies to support public programming.
- Help review and update the Interpretive Plan.
- Assist with visitor services, such as answering phones, interacting with guests, and managing gift shop operations.
- Support other institutional activities as needed.
What you'll need#
- A master's degree (recent graduate).
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- An understanding of informal education and interactive teaching methods.
- Strong research and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks at once and ask for help when necessary.
- Self-motivation to complete projects both independently and within groups.
- No prior experience is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Lubbock, Texas.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
- Schedule: Sunday through Saturday, including some evenings.
- Term: Rolling.
About Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University is a public research institution based in Lubbock, Texas. It maintains a student population exceeding 40,000 and employs over 11,000 people. The university holds a Very High Research Activity classification from the Carnegie Foundation. It provides academic programs and facilities while focusing on individual student outcomes.
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