Description:
*To qualify for this internship, you must already be accepted into the Professional Internship Program and must receive an eligibility letter. To be considered for this position, it is essential to complete the application process through this form: https://forms.gle/XcweL1jPy3xP7q1z9 *
Please note that candidates without the Program Eligibility Letter will not be considered for this position. You should include your Eligibility Letter in the “Other file” section of this application.
The herbarium intern will assist with all aspects of specimen management and curation of the Bowns Herbarium at SUU. It is intended to provide relevant work experience for students interested in botany, especially those with an emphasis on taxonomy and working with natural history collections.
Responsibilities:
- Manage herbarium database, accurately entering specimen label data
- Handle dried plant specimens, including mounting specimens on herbarium sheets and
- Taking digital photos of specimens to be uploaded to the online database
Qualifications:
- Have taken at least General Biology 2
- Have an interest in plants
- Have an interest in curation/specimen management