Museum Assistant: Frehner Museum of Natural History

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STEM Center

Details:

  • Category: On-Campus
  • Openings: Multiple
  • Position Type: Student Hourly
  • Posted on: March 27, 2025
  • Open until: filled
  • Work Hours: 15 - 20 Hours per week
  • Wage: $10/hr
  • Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

Description: Frehner Museum assistants run basic museum operations such as opening and closing, taking attendance, interacting with visitors, and developing educational programming. Assistants staff the museum daily, help run events, give tours and presentations, and assist the manager with overall museum development.

In order to apply for this position you must:

  • Be enrolled as an SUU student (or plan to be enrolled for Fall 2025)
  • Be willing to work between 10 and 20 hours per week
  • Provide a resume, cover letter, and transcript of courses

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in daily tasks such as opening and closing and speaking with patrons
  • Help with programming, including planning, preparing, and staffing events
  • Give tours to school classes or private groups
  • Assist the manager with various tasks such as cataloging, installing exhibits, cleaning, moving specimens, etc.

Qualifications:

  • People skills: ability to engage with strangers and explain concepts or exhibits
  • Seeking a degree in education, humanities, or natural sciences (preferred) OR seeking a degree/experience in graphic design
  • Public speaking and giving tours/presentations
  • Experience or interest in museum work

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