Federal Work Study - Collections Assistant
Gainesville, Florida
Employer: University of Florida
Industry: Libraries/Museums
Salary: $13 per hour
Job type: Part-Time
Classification Title:
Federal Work Study- STU AST - NON CLERICAL & ADMIN
Job Description:
The Florida Museum of Natural History is seeking a part-time Federal Work Study (FWS) student to assist the Collection Manager with collection curation.
The successful candidate will assist with tasks associated with record keeping, data input, and curation of our collections. The Environmental Archaeology Program collections include modern comparative and archaeological specimens of zoological (animals), botanical (plants), and pedological (soils) materials.
Students will gain valuable experience in the field of Environmental Archaeology and museum collections management and care. Prior experience is not required and all necessary training and supervision will be provided. Applicants must be FWS eligible.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Curation of Modern Comparative and Environmental Archaeology Collections
Expected Salary:
$13/hr
Minimum Requirements:
Prior experience is not required. Experience with Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested applicants should include a cover letter, resume/CV, and proof of FWS award. This position is only available to University of Florida students.
*Students seeking FWS employment should print/screenshot a copy of their Financial Aid Award Page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To location your Financial Aid Award Page, go to https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Advertised: 19 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Federal Work Study- STU AST - NON CLERICAL & ADMIN
Job Description:
The Florida Museum of Natural History is seeking a part-time Federal Work Study (FWS) student to assist the Collection Manager with collection curation.
The successful candidate will assist with tasks associated with record keeping, data input, and curation of our collections. The Environmental Archaeology Program collections include modern comparative and archaeological specimens of zoological (animals), botanical (plants), and pedological (soils) materials.
Students will gain valuable experience in the field of Environmental Archaeology and museum collections management and care. Prior experience is not required and all necessary training and supervision will be provided. Applicants must be FWS eligible.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Curation of Modern Comparative and Environmental Archaeology Collections
- Supporting curation upgrades of animal, plant, and soil specimens, including assistance with inventory and curation, tracking physical specimen locations, printing and placing catalogued specimen tags.
- Archaeological specimen data entry and inventory preparation.
- Synthesize, verify, and contribute to data related to collections and/or individual specimens.
- Will at times include lifting and moving heavy items.
Expected Salary:
$13/hr
Minimum Requirements:
- Collection assistants should have strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, experience working within teams, and a commitment to the success of this program.
- Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
Prior experience is not required. Experience with Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested applicants should include a cover letter, resume/CV, and proof of FWS award. This position is only available to University of Florida students.
*Students seeking FWS employment should print/screenshot a copy of their Financial Aid Award Page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To location your Financial Aid Award Page, go to https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Advertised: 19 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Created: 2024-09-21
Reference: 533191
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Gainesville
ZIP: 32609
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