Museum Education Intern | Mesquite, TX
Job in
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listed on 2026-09-20
Listing for:
Texas Association of Museums
Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-09-20
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Tutoring, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Historic Mesquite, Inc. supports an inclusive, diverse team. All applicants welcome.
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