Summer Education Projects Assistant

Project Overview:

The Summer Education Projects Assistant will participate in a range of activities to support the planning development and implementation of education programs at Bayou Bend. The position is designed to give the successful candidate continuing experience in the field of museum education program design and working with diverse audiences. The Summer Education Projects Assistant will be assigned two to three special program-related projects such as:

• Assisting the Bayou Bend Programs Manager with researching and developing interactive educational learning experiences related to early American history and artifact study.
• Acting as lead or co-lead presenter for selected activities during museum program events
• Researching and identifying resources that will improve the quality and reach of the museums education programs.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist with education projects as assigned (see above)
• Assist Programs Manager and Program Coordinator with coordination and staffing of summer education programs including Summer History Camp at Bayou Bend and Bayou Bends Fourth of July Celebration. Assist with the preparation of late summer and fall programs and events for families children adults including the Docent Provisional Class Educator Workshops Book Club Christmas Village and Fall Family Days.
• Organize and provide information necessary for the creation of materials designed to promote Bayou Bend education programs
• Participate in education meetings as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned by Programs Manager Bayou Bend

Community impact:

Bayou Bends education programs contribute significantly to its average annual attendance of 100000 with summer being one of the most active times of year for serving the cultural enrichment needs of Houston-area children and families. The majority of these programs are presented either free or low-cost providing valuable access to art and history resources to families with limited income.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

• Candidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly learn and operate audio visual technology including projectors tablets still and video cameras and sound systems
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Internet research and creative problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail ability to handle many tasks simultaneously in a busy office and superb organizational skills required
• Demonstrated interest in museum career and informal education

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in or completed undergraduate program in history education art history or other related field
• Experience with informal education preferred

Anticipated Schedule:

• The internship will comprise 210 hours (35 hours per week for 6 weeks) which will begin on June 16 2025 and should be completed by July 25 2025.
• Monday through Friday 9 to 5 pm (with hour-long lunch)

Internship Stipend:

• The Summer Education Projects Assistant will receive a $3150.00 stipend.

Application Instructions and Deadline:

• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae

Required Experience:

Junior IC