Public Programs Assistant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Public Programs Assistant for NHMU's Public Programs team in Salt Lake City, Utah.

This on-site, part-time role supports daily operations, volunteers, props, and the planning of events to ensure engaging experiences for museum visitors.

Evening and weekend hours are required; the work focuses on delivering science-based educational activities and excellent guest service in a dynamic museum setting.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Program Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Public Programs team and across NHMU department to plan and implement volunteer programs, museum-wide events, and other activities.
• Provide support for special events and festivals, including acquiring supplies, setting up tables and chairs, and assisting during weekend programs.
• Assist and support volunteer floor staff with daily operational tasks to ensure smooth program execution.
• Work closely with community partners to facilitate on-site programs and provide an excellent visitor experience.
• Facilitate engaging, science-based educational activities and demonstrations within museum galleries.
• Manage program props and supplies, including sourcing, maintaining, inventorying, and preparing materials for use.
• Assist with public program logistics, including supply acquisition, setup, and teardown.
• Support the development of informational guides and program content that enhance the visitor experience.
• Responsibilities related to collecting and analyzing visitor feedback to improve programs and enhance guest experiences.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with staff, volunteers, community members, and museum audiences.
• Contribute to museum-wide initiatives, including creating supportive and accessible experiences for museum guests with disabilities or sensory sensitivities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of Public Programs and the museum's mission.

Education

Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience

Job description

Public Programs Assistant

Job Summary Public Programs at the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU)encompass a variety of engaging, on-site activities designed toenrich the visitor experience. These programs complement museumexhibitions and collections, offering memorable opportunities toconnect with the natural world and the broader community. ThePublic Programs Assistant plays a key role in supporting themuseum's Public Programs team. This position involves assistingwith daily operations, including volunteer coordination, managingprops and supplies, planning special events, and facilitatingpublic programs and events to ensure a seamless and impactfulexperience for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Public Programs team and across NHMUdepartment to plan and implement volunteer programs, museum-wideevents, and other activities.
• Provide support for special events and festivals, includingacquiring supplies, setting up tables and chairs, and assistingduring weekend programs.
• Assist and support volunteer floor staff with daily operationaltasks to ensure smooth program execution.
• Work closely with community partners to facilitate on-siteprograms and provide an excellent visitor experience.
• Facilitate engaging, science-based educational activities anddemonstrations within museum galleries.
• Manage program props and supplies, including sourcing,maintaining, inventorying, and preparing materials for use.
• Assist with public program logistics, including supplyacquisition, setup, and teardown.
• Support the development of informational guides and programcontent that enhance the visitor experience.
• Responsibilities related to collecting and analyzing visitorfeedback to improve programs and enhance guest experiences.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a professionaldemeanor when interacting with staff, volunteers, communitymembers, and museum audiences.
• Contribute to museum-wide initiatives, including creatingsupportive and accessible experiences for museum guests withdisabilities or sensory sensitivities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall successof Public Programs and the museum's mission.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

Program Assistant,, I: Requires little to norelated experience.

Preferences

• Prefer candidates who have at least two years of relatededucation/experience.
• Experience working with children in educational, recreational, ormuseum settings.
• Experience coordinating and collaborating with volunteers.
• Experience working with communities across various roles andlevels.
• Experience developing and writing curricula for educational orpublic programs.
• Proficiency with computer software, including word processing,spreadsheets, and database management systems.
• Conversational Spanish skills are highly preferred and considereda strong asset.

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Work Schedule Summary: - Wednesdays: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (5hours)- Fridays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (7 hours)- Sundays: 10:00 AM –5:00 PM (7 hours)- Some evenings and full event weekends arerequired. Hours well flex when possible.

Department: 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 15.00 to 20.00

Close Date: 09/03/2026

Open Until Filled: