Live Animal Exhibition Assistant (Part-Time)

American Museum of Natural History; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The American Museum of Natural History in New York is seeking a part-time Exhibition Assistant to support the Exhibition team with live animal care and habitat maintenance in the Insectarium and Vivarium, including back-of-house spaces and temporary exhibits.

You will interact with the public in the Butterfly Vivarium, answer questions, ensure USDA containment, and help with recordkeeping, feedings, and routine tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related area; biology/life science courses preferred.
• One year experience working closely with live animals.
• Experience in customer service or informal education.

Responsibilities

• Feed, clean, and monitor live animals (frogs, lizards, butterflies, beetles, arthropods).
• Maintain animal habitats in Insectarium, Vivarium, and temporary exhibits.
• Ensure husbandry needs: monitor food, temperature, humidity, lighting; inform senior staff of issues.
• Unpack and process pupae shipments.
• Assist visitors in the Vivarium and ensure USDA containment of butterflies.
• Check in volunteers and assist with recordkeeping/data entry.

Skills

Live animals experience

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Biology/life science courses

Job description

The American Museum of Natural History in New York is seeking a part-time Exhibition Assistant to support the Exhibition team with live animal care and habitat maintenance in the Insectarium and Vivarium, including back-of-house spaces and temporary exhibits.

You will interact with the public in the Butterfly Vivarium, answer questions, ensure USDA containment, and help with recordkeeping, feedings, and routine tasks.