Details
Open Date 12/01/2025
Requisition Number PRN16567N
Job Title Seasonal (6 month)
Working Title Field trip Education Intern
Career Progression Track UGR
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 9
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Must be available between 9:30 am and 1pm on weekdays. Days and hours flexible.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 15.50
Close Date 12/31/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This internship position is for all current students and recent graduates (2024 or later). The Natural History Museum of Utah has an initiative to train and mentor students in the museum field. NHMU provides paid internship opportunities that are an extension of the classroom to meet this goal. The Natural History Museum of Utah is a participant in the Informal Science Education Enhancement (iSEE) collaboration, which seeks to provide students with experiences not typically available in the classroom that will spark their natural curiosity and sense of wonder while practicing science skills. As part of this, the Field Trip Education Intern will work closely with the Field Trip Coordinator and volunteers to create an engaging environment for students. This internship has a strong focus in activity facilitation, public speaking, and science communication for a K-12th grade audience. The intern will assist in welcoming field trip groups to NHMU and facilitate interactive, in-gallery programming for field trip visitors. Along with field trips, the Field Trip Education Intern will assist with other school programming related tasks such as evaluation, development of new activities, and weekly management of programming supplies. At NHMU we place a strong emphasis on providing an exceptional experience to every guest who visits the museum or participates in any of our programs. We believe that everyone at NHMU , at every level and in all departments, are a critical part of providing this level of experience. Therefore, all staff members receive ongoing training and are expected to consistently contribute to creating exceptional, memorable, and welcoming experiences for our guests, partners, and the community.
Responsibilities
This is an entry level internship position and on-the-job training is provided.
Strengthen oral and written communication skills through facilitation of in-gallery programming and orientations for field trip students.
Engage with K-12th grade students, teachers, and chaperones in an informal education environment.
Enhance customer service skills and experience working with various audiences during facilitation of the Field Trip education programs.
Build self-confidence with activity facilitation and development.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of programming supplies.
Work collaboratively with Museum staff to develop new programming.
Practice and grow project management and organizational skills.
Understand the role of informal education in Utah's K-12 systems and the connection to Utah SEEd standards.
Learn to set goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
Assist in other assigned projects and activities to support the Field Trip and Teacher Resources team as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
This is a seasonal, temporary, non-benefited position that can be used for positions six months or less.
Seasonal work generally means work that by its very nature can only be performed during certain times of the year.
Preferences
Undergraduate student or recent graduate
Comfortable facilitating activities for students with assistance.
Enjoy interacting with children and adults in a high-activity, high-energy, and noisy environment
Excited about science and education
Ability to take initiative and adapt quickly in changing circumstances
Punctual and dependable
Good oral communication skills
Must pass a criminal background check
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs; willing to learn basic skills to use apps and programs on computers and smart devices
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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