GeoScience Assistant

Organization: New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science

Location: 1801 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position

The Geoscience Assistant will work under the supervision of
the Geoscience Collections Manager to support the care, documentation, and
organization of the museum's extensive fossil collections. This position works
a maximum of 15 hours per week (30 hours per two-week pay period).

Key Responsibilities:

Assist
with inventorying, cataloging, labeling, and rehousing fossil specimens
according to museum best practices.
Accurately
enter and update specimen data using Microsoft Excel and specialized
collections management software.
Handle
delicate fossil specimens with care and in compliance with museum handling
protocols.
Work
independently with strong attention to detail while seeking clarification when
needed.
Maintain
a courteous and professional demeanor when interacting with staff,
volunteers, and museum visitors.

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

Currently
enrolled in or recently completed a degree program in Earth Sciences,
Biology, Museum Studies, or a related field.

Availability
to work weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.