Department Intern - Art

Lubbock

Department Intern - Art

43164BR

Museum

Position Description

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

With oversight from the Helen DeVitt Jones Curator of Art, the Intern for Outreach and Engagement coordinates engagement Signature Programs related to art on view in the galleries at the Museum at Texas Tech. This is a one-year appointment. The position is part-time and works as a team with a second part-time intern to accomplish the essential functions.

The Museum Art Division strives, with exhibitions and programs, to help participants build a lasting relationship with visual art. Programs take place during work hours and during evenings and weekends. This position serves and encourages teaching artists and program participants.

Major / Essential Functions

• Manage all aspects of the Art Division's programs, such as signature programs, artist lectures and curator tours, including managing a budget, facilitating payments, and purchasing supplies and catering, setting up supplies prior to programs, assisting during programs and helping the Teaching Artist.
• Assist in scheduling and promoting programs, taking initiative to facilitate any promotion materials like posters and social posts.
• Gather needed materials and supplies, including running errands to purchase supplies and catering.
• Track expenses in a budget.
• Prepare a Scope of Work for each project and request Purchase Orders.
• Oversee set-up and clean-up for programs, including reserving rooms and seating, cleaning tables, washing dishes, maintaining art supplies, etc.
• Assist teaching artist in preparing for programs and throughout event or program, including assisting individual participants during programs.
• Greet participants and monitor any needs, such as making a wheelchair available.
• Facilitate surveys during programs and compile data in a spreadsheet.
• Document detailed attendance data in a spreadsheet by identifying various participant roles.
• Store or save documentation, such as photographs and surveys, in designated folders.
• Lead programs when needed.
• Assist curator and collection manager as needed in collection-related tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skills in verbal and written communication, project management, photography, and customer service. Ability to use Microsoft SharePoint, Planner, and PowerPoint in Office 365. Ability to use Survey Monkey, Canva and / or Photoshop is also helpful.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent. No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Recommendation / Referral, Resume / CV

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

None

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.