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SUMA Tours Assistant

#56148

Southern Utah Museum of Art

Details:

• Category: Work Study
• Openings: One
• Position Type: Student Hourly
• Posted on: September 1, 2026
• Open until: filled
• Work Hours: 10-15 hours per week
• Wage: $10.50/hr
• Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

Under the direction of the Director of Learning and Visitor Experience, the Tours Assistant will prioritize engagement through tours and STEAM Nights, and assist with any additional outreach and partnerships pertaining to these programs and other museum engagement endeavors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

K-12 and SUU Tours Prepare exhibition-specific discussion content pertinent to all visitor ages and levels Oversee post-tour survey by tour attendees, specifically teachers and aides * Meet with the Director of Learning and Visitor Experience to review feedback following each exhibit, sooner if necessary

STEAM Nights

• Assist with activities for K-5 that integrate art with STEAM Night theme
• Attend STEAM Nights (up to 2 Thursdays each month)
• Track and report attendance
• Manage activity materials and communicate any purchasing needs to the Director of Learning and Visitor Experience
• Obtain travel authorizations through motor pool as needed
• Carry current driver's license or coordinate transportation to programs

Other museum engagement tasks:

• Assist with events, such as Day of the Dead, Art Auction, community days
• Assist with Sidekicks
• Assist with Front Desk duties
• Assist with Spring Breakout Kits
• Assist with rotations as needed
• Assist with offsite partnership programs

Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable speaking to groups of children, teens, teachers, and SUU students
• Ability to create clear, age-appropriate activities and discussions about art
• Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms)
• Available between 9:45-12 and on call for tours.
• Preference to Education, Museum Studies, and Art History students

Application Requirements

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Fall 2026 course schedule
• Must be Eligible for work-study

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