Education Assistant (part-time 28 hrs/wk)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Clock in and out daily, maintaining accurate time records
• 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
• Aid 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
• Support early morning meetings on Wednesdays at 6:30 AM

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

Preferred

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

What You’ll Do In This Position

• 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
• Aid 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
• Support early morning meetings on Wednesdays at 6:30 AM

Required What Qualifies You For This Role

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

Application Deadline

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:59 pm (MST)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation

What We Offer In Return

• 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

Pay Grade

49

Typical Starting Pay

$22.50 to $29.25 an hour

Required Documents

• All Staff positions require a resume

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Community of Belonging

Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual.