Student Worker - Museum of Natural History St

Student Worker – Museum of Natural History Student Curator

Number of Openings: 3

Purpose/Objective of the Role: 

Works with the Curatorial Director (Lisa Tabak), other student curators, and Biological Sciences faculty who use OWU Museum of natural History specimens in their teaching, including Drs. Carreno, Gangloff, and Reichard.                                                                                                                          

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Duties can include cataloging previously uncatalogued specimens, designing and presenting science outreach programs, giving tours of the Museum to students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and prospective students, refilling and/or re-jarring specimens in liquid (EtOH or formalin), updating exhibits, and communicating with faculty and staff at other natural history museums.

Qualifications: 

Successful completion of one or more of the following courses: 

• Biol 122 (Organisms & Their Environment)
• Biol 313 (Entomology
• Biol 341 (Ornithology)
• Writing
• Graphic design
• Database management skill
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Potential Future Career Benefit: 

• Graduate school 
• Museum work

NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Application Instructions:  

Complete the ADP application by selecting "Apply" button and answer all questions.

Supervisor: Lisa Tabak

Commitment: 4 - 6 hours per week 

Academic Year: (Fall/Spring) 2026/ 2027