Museum Education Intern | Mesquite, TX

Texas Association of Museums; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Historic Mesquite, Inc. in Mesquite, TX invites applications for a Museum Education Intern for Fall-Spring at Opal Lawrence Historical Park. You will lead field trips, perform storytelling, and hands-on demonstrations for elementary students while helping develop the upcoming summer camp program.

Responsibilities include preparing curriculum, conducting research on topics, and assisting the Education & Volunteer Programs Coordinator. CPR/AED certification is required or training provided.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or recent graduate in Museum Studies, Education, History, or related field.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Must pass a background check; CPR/AED certification preferred or willing to certify.

Responsibilities

• Field Trip Programming: assist with leading multiple field trips a week, including set-up, facilitating education stations, tear-down, and inventorying supplies.
• Programming Development: assist with developing upcoming summer camp programs for the museum; research topics and trends; write curriculum and guides; source and budget supplies.
• Training, Research & Preparation: participate in training sessions (including CPR/AED); study interpretive scripts and history materials; adjust content as directed.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Child engagement

Enthusiasm for history

Education

CPR/AED certification

Job description

MUSEUM EDUCATION INTERN (Fall-Spring Semesters)

Historic Mesquite, Inc. Opal Lawrence Historical Park

POSITION INFORMATION

• Reports to: Education & Volunteer Programs Coordinator
• Compensation: $17.50 per hour
• Duration: September-May
• Hours: With occasional optional hours for events and programs

POSITION SUMMARY

Historic Mesquite, Inc. (HMI) seeks an enthusiastic Museum Education Intern to support field trips and other education programming at Opal Lawrence Historical Park. The intern will deliver engaging, age-appropriate experiences for elementary students through tours, storytelling, and hands-on demonstrations. In addition, they will also assist the Education & Volunteer Programs Coordinator with developing the upcoming summer camp program.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Trip Programming

• Assist with leading multiple field trips a week, including set-up, facilitating education stations, tear-down, and inventorying supplies.
• Use inquiry, storytelling, and simple interpretive methods with children.
• Maintain student safety and protect historic collections and spaces.
• Provide general information and support program flow.

Programming Development

• Under direction of Education & Volunteer Programs Coordinator, assist with developing upcoming summer camp programs for the museum.
• Research topics and trends applicable to the scope of the museum.
• Write curriculum and guides for camp programming.
• Source and budget for needed supplies.

Training, Research & Preparation

• Participate in training sessions, including CPR/AED certification.
• Study interpretive scripts, lesson plans, and history materials.
• Adjust content based on guidance from Education & Volunteer Programs Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled or just graduated from a college program studying Museum Sciences, Library Sciences, Education, History, or another related field.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic about learning history.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods; climb steps; lift up to 20 lbs.
• Must pass a background check.
• CPR/AED certified or willing to become certified.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Historic Mesquite, Inc. supports an inclusive, diverse team. All applicants welcome.