Public Programs Assistant

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. The Public Programs Assistant plays a key role in supporting themuseum's Public Programs team. This position involves assisting with 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.

• Collaborate with the Public Programs team and across NHMUdepartment to plan and implement volunteer programs, museum-wide events, 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 operational tasks 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 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 supplyacquisition, setup, and teardown.
• Support the development of informational guides and program content 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 professional demeanor when interacting with staff, volunteers, community members, and museum audiences.
• Contribute to museum-wide initiatives, including creatingsupportive and accessible experiences for museum guests with disabilities or sensory sensitivities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall successof Public Programs and the museum's mission.

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

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

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

• Prefer candidates who have at least two years of related education/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 are required. 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: