Education Assistant (part-time 28 hrs/wk)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

9d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum team and help inspire curiosity and a love of science through engaging educational experiences. As the Education Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the museum's educational programs by coordinating schedules, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and helping deliver exceptional experiences for visitors.

Requirements

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences, education or museum science OR 4 years of experience in a museum-related or science-related field
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation
• Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in life sciences, education or museum studies

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling for school programs, outreach events, webcasts, and museum educators
• Communicate with schools and patrons to arrange programs and provide confirmations
• Manage student employee schedules and coordinate educator assignments
• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate BYU student museum educators
• Assist in developing and updating educational programs and curriculum-based content
• Track program statistics, prepare reports, invoices, and expense documentation
• Support museum committees and contribute to exhibit and education initiatives
• Update the museum website, social media, and email communications
• Maintain and oversee the education loan collection and related inventory

Benefits

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level