36258BR

　　Extended Job Title:

　　Department Intern - Clothing and Textiles

　　Position Description:

　　Performs work to assist in the organization and implementation of projects and programs. Responsibilities include activities which require knowledge of departmental procedures. Employee performance is based upon a review of completed work and overall results obtained.

　　Requisition ID:

　　36258BR

　　Travel Required:

　　None

　　Major/Essential Functions:

　　To develop and conduct outreach and engagement opportunities (personal, virtual, and digital) between the Clothing and Textiles division and community partners, e.g., K-12 schools, youth groups, special interest groups, and the community at large. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise graduate and undergraduate assistants.

　　Grant Funded?:

　　No

　　Minimum Hire Rate:

　　13.00

　　Pay Basis:

　　Hourly

　　Work Location:

　　Lubbock

　　Department:

　　Museum

　　Required Attachments:

　　Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

　　Job Type:

　　Part Time

　　Job Group:

　　Skilled Technicians

　　Occasional Duties:

　　Participate in writing grants to support collection activities relative to engagement and outreach

　　Cooperate with Museum exhibits team

　　Assist in coordinating special event opportunities

　　Shift:

　　Day

　　Required Qualifications:

　　High school graduation or equivalent. No experience required.

　　Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

　　No

　　About the Department and/or College:

　　The Clothing and Textiles Division of the Museum of Texas Tech University comprises over 32,000 objects. Its purpose is to provide examples of design for study and research. Of particular focus are items designed, made or used by tastemakers of all socio-economic levels in Texas and the Southwest as well as items that typically would have been used by tastemakers. Objects are collected for their artistic and historical value.

　　Safety Information:

　　Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

　　Pay Statement:

　　Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

　　EEO Statement:

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

　　About the University:

　　Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

　　About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.