Current Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students Position Title: Museum Educator Job Category: Student Hourly Job Profile: Student Help Job Summary: Compensation Starts at $13/hour Hours Students will work approximately 10-20 hours per week in person and remotely. A minimum of 4 hours per week will be required to spend in the gift shop as a greeter/cashier. Students will meet at least once a week for project updates with museum staff. Research and planning for outreach can be done remotely Job Description Museum educators engage with visitors about the museums and its collections by: Researching natural history topics and creating various types of educational programs, giving tours, and hands on activities for our Discovery room. Greeting visitors and sell items in the gift shop Developing and implementing projects to support museum collections and exhibits, like moving items, labeling, cleaning and organizing, and making new displays. Collaborating with other museum team members on projects and programming Required Qualifications Students must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at UW-Stevens Point and have a passion for natural history and enjoy relating to a variety of people. If you are a student, but not enrolled at UWSP, please email the hiring committee for more information. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge about natural science concepts. Please list relevant coursework or experience you have completed that relates to this job in your cover letter or resume. Education Student from any area of study, or any major may apply. How to Apply: Resume and cover letter uploaded to WORKDAY If you would like to consider this summer position to fill an internship requirement, please mention that in your letter. Hiring Committee Brigid Ferkett Contact Information For specific position details and questions: Brigid Ferkett, Outreach Specialist, Olson Museum of Natural History.
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