Landmarks Education Intern (Open to work study and non-work study)

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Job Posting Title: Landmarks Education Intern (Open to work study and non-work study) ---- Hiring Department: College of Fine Arts ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 10 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Aug 24, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 22, 2026 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes The Student Employee will provide essential support to Landmarks by assisting with a variety of tasks, contributing to the smooth operation of the education department, and gaining valuable professional experience. This position offers an opportunity to develop skills in written and oral communication, problem-solving, and building collaborative relationships within a public art program.

Purpose: For fall 2026, the College of Fine Arts is looking for a curious, adaptable, and motivated student employee to provide support for Landmarks, the public art program for The University of Texas at Austin. Landmarks makes great art free and accessible to all with nearly 50 works of modern and contemporary art spread across UT’s campus. The education intern will support Landmarks’ Education Coordinator with a range of projects, including managing the James Turell Skyspace, assisting with the launch of installations by internationally known artists, and developing programming for broad audiences. 

Responsibilities:  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the James Turrell Skyspace, including scheduling and managing paid student attendants, recording attendance numbers, supervising reservation system, and responding to inquiries. Occasional assumption of attendant duties at the Skyspace may be required.

• Assist with volunteer recruitment, orientation, and coordination for the Landmarks Docent program.

• Assist with programming and staffing for campus-wide events such as Austin Museum Day.

• Assist with content development for educational materials such as activity guides, audio guides, and self-guided tours.

• Design and/or support collaborative public programming to establish stronger community partnerships with Austin arts organizations.

• Collaborate with other units on campus on new programming to reach students outside of the arts.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:  • Must be a University of Texas at Austin student, enrolled for at least 6 credit hours. 

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

• Interest in art education.

• Optional: Work-Study award for the semester. 

Preferred Qualifications:  • Graduate student in Art Education 

Hourly Rate:  • $12.00/hour 

Working Conditions:  • Work performed in standard office conditions. 

• Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation.

• The education intern may occasionally assume attendant duties at the Skyspace, which is located on the rooftop deck of the WCP and exposed to seasonal weather conditions. The Skyspace is a semi-enclosed space with up to 25 visitors per night. 

Schedule Work Shift:  • 10 hours per week.

• Position ends on 12/22/2026.

• Must be available to occasionally work evenings and weekends. 

• Rehire eligible based on performance. 

Required Materials:  • Cover letter 

• Resume/CV 

• 2 Work References with Contact Information 

• 250-300 word statement explaining how the internship will further your professional goals 

Applications due: August 16, 2026 

Important   for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:  You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:  As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. How

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