Student Worker - Holiday, Audience Research and Data Analysis Internship - BC
About The Position
The student worker will support the Mayborn Museum's efforts to systematically collect, analyze, and report visitor experience data as the Museum develops its audience-focused, data-driven evaluation capacity. The internship includes ongoing training in human subject research and data evaluation, and may involve specialized business or operational functions that contribute to departmental goals. The primary focus is overseeing the COVES (The Collaboration for Ongoing Visitor Experience Studies) survey project. The intern will help plan, set up, and administer the 23-question visitor survey; spend four hours weekly surveying museum visitors at varied times; create monthly reports from survey data; plan and facilitate volunteer training; and assist the supervisor in evaluating the survey effort. The intern may also contribute to other evaluation or market research projects as assigned. The role also includes general office assistance, visitor service, file and report maintenance, project support, and compliance with University policies. The position is based at the Mayborn Museum in Waco, Texas, and is scheduled for 12 hours per week during the November–January holiday period.
Requirements
- General interest in evaluation and a creative approach to problem-solving.
- Enjoy working with the general public.
- Ability to work independently on personal projects.
- Outgoing personality and experience interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Ability to work alongside colleagues and volunteers with a flexible approach to teamwork.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an understanding of visitors' different needs.
- Excellent time management.
Responsibilities
- Help plan, set up, and implement the COVES visitor survey.
- Administer the COVES survey to museum visitors for four hours per week at varied times throughout the week.
- Create monthly reports from survey data to share with the Museum.
- Plan and facilitate volunteer training on administering the COVES survey.
- Assist the supervisor in evaluating the effectiveness of COVES survey efforts.
- Contribute to other evaluation or market research projects as assigned.
- Provide general office assistance and support.
- Greet clients and visitors, answer inquiries, and provide information with excellent customer service.
- Maintain files and reports and ensure the confidentiality of information.
- Assist with projects, activities, or tasks as needed.
- Comply with University policies and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
