Museum Student Assistant — Flexible Schedule

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University’s Jim Crow Museum is seeking a student assistant to help with care of museum collections, digital content, and visitor support. Flexible schedules around classes with potential full-time opportunities in summer; no prior experience required as training is provided.

As a member of the Diversity and Inclusion department in Big Rapids, you will gain hands-on experience, assist with tours and events, and help with store sales and office tasks while contributing to an

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented, organized, punctual, and able to work well in a team.
• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Flexible schedules around class commitments; potential full-time opportunities in summer.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with care, documentation, and storage of museum collections.
• Photographing artifacts and creating digital content.
• Welcoming and assisting museum visitors.
• Supporting tours, educational programs, and special events.
• Assisting with museum store sales and general office tasks.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Punctual

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Ferris State University’s Jim Crow Museum is seeking a student assistant to help with care of museum collections, digital content, and visitor support. Flexible schedules around classes with potential full-time opportunities in summer; no prior experience required as training is provided.

As a member of the Diversity and Inclusion department in Big Rapids, you will gain hands-on experience, assist with tours and events, and help with store sales and office tasks while contributing to an