Lubbock Lake Landmark/Museum of Texas Tech University
Heritage Education Graduate Intern Position

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

Accountability: The Graduate Intern reports to the Education Programs Manager

Appointment: January – December 2013

Description:
Lubbock Lake Landmark supports full-time positions for graduate-level students and recent graduates of master’s 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.
               The internship is designed to expand the Museum’s opportunities to offer meaningful experiences in educational programming to graduate students, and to provide practical training and experience to enhance their classroom studies towards becoming museum professionals.  It also provides the opportunity to learn that the role of a museum educator extends beyond the narrow constraints of developing tours and programs for an institution.  In return, additional personnel, providing the best possible educational and public programs to a growing visitor base, support the Landmark’s interpretive programs.

               The Landmark’s internship program is based on a mutually beneficial approach and experience.  The program is governed by the same requirements as the external internships.  A formal internship learning agreement must be executed that outlines the responsibilities and expectations of both parties.
This is a full-time internship for a period of twelve months. University credit is available when applicable. Salary is $1,700/month, paid hourly at $9.81, for an annual salary of $20,400.

Education and public programming at the Lubbock Lake Landmark support the following goals:
·        to create programs and an environment that provide significant learning experiences for visitors of all ages;
·        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 that diversity of audiences and the importance of expanding the dialogue to include those audiences in both program development and presentation.

Duties are project-oriented and will include:
·        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.

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;
§  Set up and move tables and chairs on a regular basis

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 to: Susan Rowe, Education Program Manager, Lubbock Lake Landmark, Museum of Texas Tech University, Box 43191, Lubbock, TX 79409-3191. Please contact Susan at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 806-742-1116[X] for more information.



Susan Rowe, M.A.
Education Program Manager
Lubbock Lake Landmark Education Office
742-1116

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