Graduate Assistant- Education Intern
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
85%- Education Programming and Engagement
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Kristina Walker
Position Overview
The Education Intern works with the education staff to develop and implement programming for community and youth and family audiences university students and museum/school will participate in a full range of professional staff activities. They will also have the opportunity to conceptualize and write for gallery installations and exhibitions when the exhibition schedule allows. All interns will assist with a variety of departmental duties in order to gain broad understanding of museum operations including attending various staff meetings and assisting with museum-wide responsibilities for example serving at the Welcome Desk or a Study Center.
Additional Information:
Additional Candidate Instruction
The Spencer Museum of Art currently has multiple internship opportunities available beginning August 2026 through July 2027. Please rank in order of preference which internship you prefer to be considered in your cover letter as well as be sure to apply to EACH of the internships you are interested ensure consideration please apply by February 8th 2026.
Please provide the following information in your application materials (CV and cover letter):
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
- Assist in preparing materials for Spencer docent and Spencer student ambassador training attending bi-monthly meetings and train to give tours.
- Assist with the Museum/School program for K-12 teachers and students.
- Assist education staff in the development of museum interpretives both digital and analog
- Assist in developing and conducting youth & family programs such as the monthly Art Cart.
- Assist with the Lending Collection and other school outreach initiatives
- Participate in and organize additional outreach programming.
- Attend Museum and departmental meetings.
- Other duties as specified.
- Maintain familiarity with current exhibitions/events/objects on display.
- Attend related lectures and other events on campus and in the community.
- As appropriate participate in related project-based meetings departmental meetings as well as SMA staff meetings.
- Participate in intern meetings and activities including collaborative intern project.
- Perform other duties and special projects as specified.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Kristina Walker
- Must be a University of Kansas graduate student seeking a masters or Ph.D. degree as evidenced by application materials and interview.
- Enrolled in six credit hours of graduate coursework or at least one hour of thesis/dissertation (approval form from graduate program required) as evidenced by application materials and interview.
- Strong spoken and written communication as evidenced by application materials and interview.
- Demonstrated computer competency (Office Outlook databases web skills) as evidenced by application materials and interview.
- Knowledge of object-based teaching and learning as evidenced in application materials.
- Willingness to work independently and in collaboration with museum staff.
- Specialized skills in design desktop publishing and/or social media.
- Interest in pursuing a museum career as evidenced in application materials.
- Acceptance of Federal Work Study (for eligibility please fill out a FAFSA form through the KU Financial Aid Office).
Position Overview
The Education Intern works with the education staff to develop and implement programming for community and youth and family audiences university students and museum/school will participate in a full range of professional staff activities. They will also have the opportunity to conceptualize and write for gallery installations and exhibitions when the exhibition schedule allows. All interns will assist with a variety of departmental duties in order to gain broad understanding of museum operations including attending various staff meetings and assisting with museum-wide responsibilities for example serving at the Welcome Desk or a Study Center.
Additional Information:
- This internship is an hourly approximately 20 hours/week position for 24 2-week pay periods.
- This position is an 11-month (24 pay periods) appointment beginning August 17 2026 and ending July 16 2027.
- This position is also eligible to participate in the university health insurance program. Visit for more information.
- Students may apply for one or more positions.
- Students who previously have held an SMA internship are also eligible to apply again for the same internships or different internship.
- Interns are also eligible for a $1000 travel stipend contingent upon available funding.
- SMA interns receive a tuition waiver for up to 9 credit hours for both the fall and spring semesters.
Additional Candidate Instruction
The Spencer Museum of Art currently has multiple internship opportunities available beginning August 2026 through July 2027. Please rank in order of preference which internship you prefer to be considered in your cover letter as well as be sure to apply to EACH of the internships you are interested ensure consideration please apply by February 8th 2026.
Please provide the following information in your application materials (CV and cover letter):
- Museum or related career goals.
- Educational experience in relevant fields of study.
- Work experience.
- Brief writing sample.
- Language skills.
- Other skills such as computer use database experience matting and framing.
- Provide telephone number and email address where you can be reached.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Sports Coaching
- Organizational skills
- Data Collection
- Meeting Facilitation
- Research Experience
- Website Maintenance
- Driving
- Event Planning
- Teaching
- Administrative Experience
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
