Lubbock Lake Landmark/Museum of Texas Tech University
Internship position opening

Job Description: Graduate Intern, Museum Education (paid, full-time)

Accountability: The Graduate Intern reports to 
the Manager of Education Programs.

Description:  Lubbock Lake Landmark supports 
full-time positions for graduate-level students 
and recent graduates of masters degree programs 
who intend to pursue careers in fields of 
interpretation and non-formal education. This 
program provides practical training and 
experience in interpretation and non-formal 
education practices at a premiere National 
Historic Landmark. Graduate interns participate 
in all aspects of public interpretation including 
planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.

This full-time internship is for a period of nine 
months. Starting date is flexible, between 
January and March of 2008. University credit is 
available when applicable. Salary is $1,700/month plus University benefits.

Responsibilities and Duties:
§  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 methods to evaluate public programming initiatives;
§   Write articles for the Landmark’s newsletter;
§   Assist with visitor services including 
answering phones, interacting with visitors, and gift shop operations;
§   Assist with other institution activities as needed.

Qualifications:
§   Understanding of and familiarity with 
non-formal 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: Microsoft Office; 
Pagemaker 7.0 and Filemaker Pro 5 a plus.

Physical Requirements:
This position requires a moderate level of 
physical activity. The employee must be physically able to:
§    Sit, stand, walk throughout the facility 
(including trails) for extended periods of time;
§    Lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds.

Lubbock Lake Landmark, an archaeological and 
natural history preserve and unit of the Museum 
of Texas Tech University, is dedicated to the 
preservation and stewardship of cultural and 
natural resources. Texas Tech University is an 
Equal Employment Opportunity organization.

Send letter of interest, resume and contact 
information for three references by October 15, 
2007 to: Education Program Manager, Lubbock Lake 
Landmark, Museum of Texas Tech University, Box 43191, Lubbock, TX 79409-3191.


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