Museum Collections Assistant - Federal Work-Study

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

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.