Education and Programs Intern (Part-Time) | Irving, TX

Texas Association of Museums; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Irving, TX is seeking an Education and Programs Intern (Part-Time) to support the Arts and Culture / Museum division at Irving Archives and Museum. Working with the Education and Programs Manager, this role contributes to museum programs, outreach, and informal learning experiences.

You'll help design hands-on activities, develop educational materials, assist with public programs and events, and support the Spark!Lab visitor experiences to engage diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate program with major course work in education, museum studies, curriculum and instruction, or a related field within the past year.
• Strong teamwork skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the design, development, and delivery of hands-on activities, workshops, and informal learning experiences for student groups and general museum visitors.
• Collaborating with the Education and Programs Manager to create and update educational materials, lesson plans, and program guides to enhance museum experiences for diverse audiences.
• Supporting the coordination and execution of public programs, including Second Saturdays, family days, and other community events, by helping with event setup, managing event flow, engaging with participants, and collecting feedback.
• Assisting with the daily operation and visitor engagement in Spark!Lab, including setting up activities, guiding visitors through hands-on invention activities, and maintaining a safe, interactive environment.
• Providing program-related content to the marketing team for the promotion of educational initiatives, events, and exhibitions; assisting with program evaluation by collecting feedback and tracking attendance.

Skills

Strong teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to thrive in a dynamic env.

Education

Graduate program in education or museum studies

Job description

Education and Programs Intern (Part-Time) | Irving, TX

Education and Programs Intern (Part-Time)
City of Irving, TX | Arts and Culture / Museum

POSITION INFORMATION

• Location: City of Irving, TX
• Job Type: Part-Time
• Job Number: 2600362
• Department: Arts and Culture / Museum
• Opening Date: 10/23/2026
• Closing Date: 11/4/2026 5:00 PM Central
• Pay Grade: GG08 / Full Pay Range $16.14 - $22.75 Per Hour

The Department of Arts and Culture at the City of Irving is hiring an Education and Programs Intern. This part-time position will office at Irving Archives and Museum. Working closely with the Education and Programs Manager, this intern position is an integral part of the museum’s programmatic and outreach efforts.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Programs & Education

• Assisting in the design, development, and delivery of hands-on activities, workshops, and informal learning experiences for student groups and general museum visitors.
• Collaborating with the Education and Programs Manager to create and update educational materials, lesson plans, and program guides to enhance museum experiences for diverse audiences.
• Supporting the coordination and execution of public programs, including Second Saturdays, family days, and other community events, by helping with event setup, managing event flow, engaging with participants, and collecting feedback.
• Assisting with the daily operation and visitor engagement in Spark!Lab, including setting up activities, guiding visitors through hands-on invention activities, and maintaining a safe, interactive environment.

Exhibitions, Marketing & Evaluation

• Working with exhibitions staff to assist in the planning and installation of temporary exhibitions, including preparing educational content and ensuring smooth coordination with the team.
• Providing program-related content to the marketing team for the promotion of educational initiatives, events, and exhibitions.
• Assisting with program evaluation by collecting and organizing participant feedback, tracking attendance, entering data, and helping analyze outcomes to inform future planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate program with major course work in education, museum studies, curriculum and instruction, or a related field within the past year.
• Strong teamwork skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

SCHEDULE & COMMITMENT

• This position is part-time, up to 20 hours per week.
• Internships at IAM are up to 18 months in length to provide significant training and work experience.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online.

CULTURE

Since opening its doors, the Arts Center has been a lively hub of community celebration. Irving Arts Center alone hosts approximately 1,400 events annually, including 200+ performances and 25+ exhibitions, welcoming more than 100,000 visitors.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.

If you’re passionate about making museums engaging community spaces, we want to hear from you!