Hello,
If possible please post the information below; it details how to apply for several paid internships in various museum departments at the Museum of Texas Tech University, in Lubbock, TX.
Thank you!
Jill Hoffman, Ph.D.
Internship Opportunities at the
Museum of Texas Tech University
The Museum of Texas Tech University is the university museum for Texas Tech University, a State of Texas institution of higher education, located in Lubbock, Texas. Lubbock is located in western Texas, approximately 6 hours west of Dallas, Texas, two hours south of Amarillo, Texas; and six hours east of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Travel to Lubbock may be made by car and/or by air via the Preston Smith International Airport. Southwest Airlines and other commercial carriers service the Lubbock airport.
The Museum’s strategic goals towards becoming a premier national Museum are:
• Generate excellence in public and academic programming
• Further community engagement
• Foster and enhance collections-based research
• Acquire and maintain quality collections
• Institute environmental sustainability
• Sustain high standards of museum professional practices
The Museum supports full-time positions for graduate-level students and recent graduates of master’s degree programs who intend to pursue careers in fields of museums and heritage management. The internship program provides practical training and experience in museum and non-profit practices at an American Association of Museums accredited large university museum. The internship program is designed to expand the Museum's opportunities to offer meaningful experiences in educational programming to its graduate students, and to provide practical training and experience to enhance their classroom studies towards becoming museum professionals.
Interns are encouraged to participate in professional development programs and funding is available to support this. Such programs give the intern the opportunity to learn about current issues relevant to the museum and heritage management communities. Additionally, it provides a venue to meet and network with other emerging museum professionals as well as senior professionals. Recommended conferences include: American Association of Museums (spring) and Mountain Plains Museums Association (early fall).
Six full-time, 1-year, paid positions are available. Positions are available in; museum administration, museum education (two positions), museum/heritage education at Lubbock Lake Landmark, art, and exhibits. Application deadlines, start dates, hours, workplace, and benefits eligibility vary. Please see individual positions listed below for details.
These full-time internships are for a period of twelve months from start date in 2012. It is expected that the person selected for each internship position will complete the full 12 months of this professional position; applicants are encouraged to seriously consider their ability to make the necessary time commitment.
Texas Tech University is an equal employment Opportunity organization.
To apply:
Send a paper copy of:
1. Letter of interest including a one-page page description of relevant experience that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities required in the internship;
2. Resume; and
3. Name and contact information for three references (please include email and phone number)
TO:
Manager for Business and Finance,
Museum of Texas Tech University,
Box 43191,
Lubbock, Texas, 79409-3191
Applications must be postmarked no later than November 30, 2011 (December 3, 2011 for the Art Internship).
Please mark envelope with position for which the application is submitted.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
******Museum Administration Internship at the Museum of Texas Tech University
Job Description: Graduate Intern, Museum Administration (paid, full-time)
Accountability: The Graduate Intern reports to the Executive Director of the Museum.
The internship in museum administration, in addition to providing quality learning experiences for the intern, is vital to the Museum’s ability to move forward in clarifying and strengthening museum policy, employee relations, and fundraising activities.
Duties are project-oriented and include:
• assisting with development and revision of administrative policy and procedures;
• assisting with development of staff/employee handbook;
• assisting in the strategic planning process and the sustainability planning process;
• researching and upgrading the Museum’s fundraising files on donors and the Museum’s alumni files; and
• developing an annual appeals packet.
Description: The Museum supports full-time positions for graduate-level students and recent graduates of master’s degree programs who intend to pursue careers in fields of museums and heritage management. The internship program provides practical training and experience in museum administration and non-profit practices at an American Association of Museums accredited large university museum. Graduate interns participate in all aspects of museum administration including planning, development, implementation, and evaluation, with a primary focus being on policy and procedure development.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Identify, collate, and assess all written administrative policy and procedure documents;
• Identify unwritten administrative policy and procedure areas;
• Assist in developing and revising written administrative policy and procedures;
• Assist with planning and implementation of staff/employee handbook;
• Assist in the strategic planning process;
• Assist in the sustainability planning process;
• Research and upgrade the Museum’s fundraising files on donors;
• Research and upgrade the Museum’s files on Museum Science and Heritage Management alumni;
• Develop annual appeals packet;
• Assist with visitor services including answering phones, interacting with visitors, and other Administrative office matters;
• Assist with other institution activities as needed.
Qualifications:
• Understanding of and familiarity with museum governance and practices;
• 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; Filemaker Pro 7 or higher a plus.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires a moderate level of physical activity. The employee must be physically able to:
• Sit, stand, and walk throughout the facility for extended periods of time;
• Lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds;
Terms:
One year, beginning January 2012
Full-time
Annual salary of $20,400 (before deductions), paid at the hourly rate of $9.81
Benefits as applicable. University credit is available where applicable.
******Art Division Internship at the Museum of Texas Tech University
Job Description: Graduate Intern, Art Division (paid, full-time)
Accountability: The Graduate Intern reports to the Curator of Art.
The internship supports a graduate level student or recent graduate of a masters program who intends to pursue a career in collection management or curatorial positions in a museum. The position will provide experience in implementing a program of preventive conservation, preservation, and documentation of the Museum’s Diamond M Collection. The collection consists of approximately 350 works of art, including paintings, works on paper, and sculptures. The term of the internship is twelve months, from April 2012 through March 2013. The internship will pay an annual stipend of $20,400 on an hourly basis ($9.81 per hour). Limited benefits may be available. Academic credit may be applicable. Limited funds are available for professional travel.
Duties and responsibilities: will include but not be limited to
- disframing works of art
- inspecting framed and unframed works of art
- updating condition reports
- reframing works of art to the museum’s standards
- rehousing works of art
- working with professional conservator to develop treatment proposals
- updating database
- writing periodic progress reports.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with preventive conservation of art works
- Effective communication skills, including interpersonal and written
- Some graduate education in museum studies or related field
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- High standards for the care and preservation of works of art
- Willingness to work with physical objects
Physical Requirements
This internship requires a moderate level of physical activity. The intern must be physically able to:
- Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
- Lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds
- Bend, stoop, reach, kneel, climb moveable staircases and/or ladders
- Use hand tools including but not limited to a hammer, pliers, drill, screwdriver
- Effectively use a laptop and/or desktop computer, as well as telephone, fax, and email
- Be able to perform competent visual inspections of works of art
Terms:
One year, beginning April 2012
Full-time
Annual salary of $20,400 (before deductions), paid at the hourly rate of $9.81
Benefits as applicable. University credit is available where applicable.
***** Education Division Internship at the Museum of Texas Tech University
Job description: Graduate Intern, Museum Education (paid, full-time)
Reports to: Curator of Education, Museum of Texas Tech University
Description: The Education Division of the Museum of Texas Tech University supports one, full-time position for graduate-level students, and most recent graduates of masters degree programs, who intend to pursue careers in the fields of museum education, interpretation, and informal education.
Purpose of Internship: This internship will provide practical training and experience in diverse aspects of museum education at a museum that houses collections and exhibitions related to art, history, natural science, and natural history. The selected candidate for this internship will participate in all aspects of public interpretation including planning, development, ordering/purchasing supplies, implementation, and evaluation.
This internship would be a good fit for someone who is outgoing, personable, and able to work with individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds. Also, the ability to handle multiple projects, with overlapping deadlines, would be helpful. Creativity; energy; fast thinking; advanced computer skills; and knowledge of at least one of the content areas of the Museum would be especially valued. Also, initiative and personal responsibility, as well as the ability to demonstrate respect for colleagues, visitors, and staff will be necessary.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop and teach classes and workshops, throughout the year, for area children, youth, and adult audiences.
- Assist with planning and implementation of public programming initiatives, including: workshops, tours, and outreach programs.
- Assist with improvements to traveling trunks.
- Assist in the design and preparation of materials, games, etc. to enhance traveling and permanent exhibitions.
- Assist with visitor service (registration for classes, answering phones, helping at public events, answering questions, etc.).
- Assist with other division activities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Understanding of, and familiarity with, informal education, and, interactive teaching theory and methods
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong organization and research skills
- Ability to work simultaneously on multiple, diverse tasks, with overlapping deadlines. Ability to request help when needed
- Self-motivation to achieve goals and to complete assignments, either individually and/or with others
- Experience with, or ability to, deal positively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, education, ages, experiences
- Computer proficiency; skill with Photo Shop, Word Press and In Design desired
Physical Requirements:
This internship requires a moderate level of activity. The selected intern must be physically able to:
- Sit, stand, and walk for sometimes extended periods of time.
- Lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds.
- Bend, stoop, reach, and kneel.
Terms:
One year, beginning January 2012
Full-time
Annual salary of $20,400 (before deductions), paid at the hourly rate of $9.81
Benefits as applicable. University credit is available where applicable.
Questions by email are acceptable, [log in to unmask]; no phone calls, please.
******Education Division Internship at the Museum of Texas Tech University
Job description: Graduate Intern, Museum Education, Development of Docent Learning Materials (paid, full-time)
Reports to: Curator of Education, Museum of Texas Tech University
Description: The Education Division of the Museum of Texas Tech University supports this full-time position for graduate-level students, and most recent graduates of masters degree programs, who intend to pursue careers in the fields of museum education, interpretation, and informal education.
Purpose of Internship: This internship will provide practical experience in developing materials for use in a new, docent-training program. The Museum houses collections and exhibitions related to art, history, natural science, and natural history. The selected candidate for this internship will participate in research, writing, and compilation of docent- training materials and supplies.
This internship would be a good fit for an individual who enjoys doing research, and writing, and is highly organized. The ability to work independently, handle multiple projects, and meet deadlines is necessary. A working knowledge, degree, or concentration in one of the subject areas of the Museum would be helpful, but is not mandatory. Also, initiative and personal responsibility, as well as the ability to demonstrate respect for colleagues, visitors, and staff will be necessary.
Compensation: The compensation for this internship does not include any benefits, to any applicant, either within or outside of the TTU system. University credit is available when applicable.
Responsibilities and Duties: The graduate intern will, under direction of the Curator of Education:
- Research current practices, standards and procedures for docent training; - Request materials for review from other museum docent programs; - Research, write and compile docent materials for the creation and completion of a docent training course (to be presented at a later time, as described in a three-year grant that supports this internship and the docent training program).
Note: This internship is concerned only with the development of curriculum and the compilation of training materials; this internship will not be directly involved with docents, recruitment, or training.
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with concepts of museum interpretation and docent programs.
- Familiarity with informal learning.
- Outstanding research and writing abilities.
- Outstanding time management skills.
- Ability to be self-motivated, and display initiative.
- Ability to work well, both independently and with others.
- Ability to take direction and positive correction.
- Knowledge of research practices and basic computer skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Ability to work successfully within time constraints, and meet deadlines.
Physical Requirements:
This internship requires a moderate level of activity. The selected intern must be physically able to:
- Sit, stand, and walk for sometimes extended periods of time.
- Lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds.
- Bend, stoop, reach, and kneel.
- Effectively use a laptop and/or desktop computer, as well as phone, fax, and/or email.
Terms:
One year, beginning January 2012
Full-time
Annual salary of $20,400 (before deductions), paid at the hourly rate of $9.81
Benefits as applicable. University credit is available where applicable.
Questions by email are acceptable, [log in to unmask]; no phone calls, please.
*****Museum Exhibits Internship at the Museum of Texas Tech University
Job description: Graduate Intern, Exhibit, (paid, full-time)
Accountability: The Graduate Intern reports to the Curator of Exhibits.
The yearlong internship in the Exhibits Division of the Museum of Texas Tech University offers the opportunity to develop, design, draft, and learn basic exhibit building techniques that can only be encountered hands on. Requires a uniquely qualified individual able to work and collaborate with the division staff, students, and the community. The work is fast paced and requires someone who is able to adapt to the challenges and changes incurred in the production of Museum exhibits.
Internship Job Description:
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Girl Scouts 100th Year Celebration;
• Assist in the development and implementation of science and art exhibitions from area schools;
• Actively engage in the development, preparation, and installation of all exhibits.
Internship Objectives:
• Develop skills of interpretation through Museum exhibitions while managing available time and materials.
• Complete tasks assigned on time within the guidelines of the Museum practices incorporated by the Exhibits Division.
• Develop working within a team to learn all aspects of exhibit design, interpretation, and installation.
Physical Requirements
This internship requires a moderate level of physical activity. The intern must be physically able to:
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds
Terms:
One year, beginning January 2012
Full-time
Annual salary of $20,400 (before deductions), paid at the hourly rate of $9.81
Benefits as applicable. University credit is available where applicable.
*****Lubbock Lake Landmark/Museum of Texas Tech University
Internship position opening
Job Description: Graduate Intern, Museum/Heritage Education (paid, full-time)
Accountability: The Graduate Intern reports to the Education Programs Manager.
Description:
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. 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 its 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.
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; Pagemaker 7.0.
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
Terms:
One year, beginning January 2012
Full-time
Annual salary of $20,400 (before deductions), paid at the hourly rate of $9.81
Benefits as applicable. University credit is available where applicable.
Please contact Susan Rowe, Education Program Manager, Lubbock Lake Landmark, Museum of Texas Tech University, Box 43191, Lubbock, TX 79409-3191; [log in to unmask] or 806-742-1116 for more information.
Jill Hoffman, Ph.D.
Helen DeVitt Jones Curator of Education
and
Faculty, Graduate Museum Science Program,
Museum of Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
806-742-2432
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Jill Hoffman, Ph.D.
Helen DeVitt Jones Curator of Education
and
Faculty, Graduate Museum Science Program,
Museum of Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
806-742-2432
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