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Why Work at BYU

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth-all situated within a beautiful and historic campus-make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Education Assistant (part-time 28 hrs/wk)

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 by coordinating schedules, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and helping deliver exceptional experiences for visitors.

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
• Assist 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
• Hours would be weekdays from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM with an early morning meeting on Wednesdays at 6:30 AM

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• 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

Preferred

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

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

Required Documentation - To be considered, your application must include the following materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 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 $29.25an hour

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

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

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. 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. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!