Federal Work Study Student, Old Red Medical Museum

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Old Red Medical Museum at UTMB is seeking a motivated Federal Work-Study student with an interest in UTMB’s history and museum work. You will assist with collections handling, conservation-related tasks, and research while supporting museum operations and activities.

You will report to the Curator and collaborate with the conservator and other UTMB staff. This is a part-time, on-site student position with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in historical collections.

Qualifications

• Must have a Federal Work Study Award and be enrolled in a UTMB degree program.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Collections inventory: Undertake an inventory of the historical collections and update the records in the museum’s database.
• Collections organization: Assist in numbering and labeling to improve the organization of the collections.
• Historical research: Undertake research on the history of medicine at UTMB.
• University representation: Serve as an ambassador for UTMB, the museum and Old Red.
• Team collaboration: Work effectively with museum staff, the UTMB community and visitors alike

Skills

Federal Work Study Award

Organization

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Enrollment in UTMB degree program

Job description

• Must have a Federal Work Study Award and be enrolled in a UTMB degree program
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and time management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Federal Work Study Award and be enrolled in a UTMB degree program
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and time management

Job Summary:

The Old Red Medical Museum is looking for a motivated and reliable Federal Work-Study student who is interested in UTMB’s history, museums, and behind-the-scenes work with unique collections. This position is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience working with historical biological collections while supporting museum operations, conservation objectives, research initiatives, and museum activities.

This position reports directly to the Curator of the Old Red Medical Museum. The museum’s Student Assistant will work closely with museum’s conservator, administrative coordinator and UTMB’s Students For Old Red.

Job Duties:

• Collections inventory: Undertake an inventory of the historical collections and update the records in the museum’s database. (guidance provided)
• Collections organization: Assist in numbering and labeling to improve the organization of the collections. Supplement database information by adding historical contextual sources.
• Historical research: Undertake research (e.g. Truman G. Blocker, Jr. History of Medicine Collections, Moody Medical Library) on the history of medicine at UTMB.
• University representation: Serve as an ambassador for UTMB, the museum and Old Red. Demonstrating professionalism during all museum events.
• Team collaboration: Work effectively with museum staff, the UTMB community and visitors alike

Preferred Qualifications:

• An interest in history/the history of medicine/Galveston’s history
• Experience working independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience

Hours:

Up to 19 hours per week during the academic term. Occasional evening or event attendance may be required.

Location:

On-site, UTMB Galveston Campus

Department:

Old Red Medical Museum, John Sealy School of Medicine

Additional Notes:

This job description is not intended to list every responsibility or task. Duties may evolve based on departmental needs and student strengths.

Federal Work-Study Eligibility:

Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study as determined by the financial aid office.

Submit to:

Office of Financial Aid

Attention:

Yvonne Holmes, Federal Work Study Manager & Sr. Enrollment Specialist

Email:

[e-mail]

Department Name:

Old Red Medical Museum, John Sealy School of Medicine

Hiring Manager (name, email, phone):

Paula Summerly, PhD, Curator, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Research, Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Email:

[e-mail] Phone [phone]

Supervisor (name, email, phone):

See above.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location:

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations:

0428 - Mary Moody North Paviln

Job Level:

Day Shift