Herbarium & Fungarium Research Assistant (Work-Study)

Details This; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Garrett Herbarium and Fungarium at the University of Utah is seeking a part‑time Work‑Study Herbarium Collections Assistant to support day‑to‑day operations including mounting, boxing, labeling, data entry, and outreach for researchers and enthusiasts.

Flexible scheduling (9–5, 10 hours per week) with potential for negotiation after settling in; candidates should have an interest in plants or fungi, basic Word/Excel skills, and the ability to assist with shelving and taxonomy updates.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement allows substitution of education for work experience.
• Interest in plants, fungi, or lichens is strongly encouraged.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel required; familiarity with databases helpful.

Responsibilities

• Specimen prep including mounting, boxing, repairing or stabilizing specimens.
• Shelving, labeling, and updating taxonomy for storage and accessibility.
• Data entry such as transcribing labels, georeferencing, and creating spreadsheets.
• Participation in outreach and events; support for projects as they arise.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Relational databases

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interest in plants and fungi

Education

Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Relational databases

Job description

The Garrett Herbarium and Fungarium at the University of Utah is seeking a part‑time Work‑Study Herbarium Collections Assistant to support day‑to‑day operations including mounting, boxing, labeling, data entry, and outreach for researchers and enthusiasts.

Flexible scheduling (9–5, 10 hours per week) with potential for negotiation after settling in; candidates should have an interest in plants or fungi, basic Word/Excel skills, and the ability to assist with shelving and taxonomy updates.