Department Intern Heritage Education

Lubbock

42877BR

Museum

Position Description

Lubbock Lake Landmark supports a full-time position for graduate-level students and recent graduates of master's degree programs who intend to pursue careers in fields of interpretation and informal education. This program provides practical training and experience in interpretation and informal 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 in heritage education, in addition to providing quality-learning experiences for the intern, is vital to the Landmark's ability to provide a wide variety of educational services.
Education and public programming at the 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 the diversity of audiences and the importance of expanding the dialogue to include those audiences in both program development and presentation.Performs work to assist in the organization and implementation of projects and programs. Responsibilities include activities which require knowledge of departmental procedures. Employee performance is based upon a review of completed work and overall results obtained.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

The Lubbock Lake Landmark is a division of the Museum of Texas Tech University, the Lubbock Lake Landmark is an archaeological and natural history preserve and dig site at the northern edge of the city of Lubbock, Texas. The Landmark contains evidence of 12,000 years of occupation by ancient peoples on the Southern High Plains. The Landmark offers exhibitions exploring animals and culture a range of public programs. The Landmark has a variety of hiking trails totaling 4.5 miles you can experience at your own pace. Enjoy a nature trail (2.5-3.5 miles) while observing animals and vegetation across the changing landscape, hike our beautiful wildflower trail (.5 miles) that identifies many native plants, trees, and wildflowers, and be amazed by the archaeological trail (.5 miles) where 12,000 years of history has been discovered and continues to be an active dig site and educational component to the Heritage and Museum Sciences Master's Degree program. The Landmark welcomes visitors of all ages year round.

Major/Essential Functions

• 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 and implement methods to evaluate public programming initiatives
• Create Social Media content
• Assist with visitor services including answering phones, interacting with visitors, and gift shop operations
• Assist with other institution activities as needed

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent. No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of and familiarity with informal education and interactive teaching theory and methods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization and research skills

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Send letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references by November 21, 2025, via email to Susan Rowe at landmark.education@ttu.edu.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Job Family

Educational Support

Job Sub Family

Clinical Education

Hourly Pay Range

$13.00 - $16.92 - $20.82

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday

Grant Funded?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.