Spring 2027 Museum Education Assistant Internship

About the role

This is a non-merit, internship position. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Internship Purpose and Goals

To assist the K-12 Education Coordinator at the State Historical Museum of Iowa with K-12 school visits, educational programming and the development of new school programs.

Duties and Essential Activities

• Intern will work a hybrid schedule and will be required to travel to the State Historical Museum of Iowa on selected dates to help with programming in-person. Assist with scheduling K-12 school visits and communicating pre- and post-visit information with K-12 educators.
• Assist with in-person educational programming for K-12 students at the museum, which could include leading tours and interactive activities.
• Help create and develop new educational programs for K-12 school visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Periods of standing or walking while interacting with school groups.
• Use of a computer for scheduling, email communication and managing electronic forms.
• Communicating with educators, museum staff and student groups. Pursuing a degree in education, history, or a related field of study in museum studies or the humanities.
• Have an interest in education and museums.