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Professional Positions
For information about openings for professional positions at the University of Northern Iowa, including the UNI Museums, please see campus job listings for availability.
Student Employment & Internships
The UNI Museums promote work experience and job training for students. This can be done through internships, independent study, undergraduate research, directed work study, or volunteering. The positions listed below are filled on a regular basis throughout the academic year. A listing of all the Museums financially-assisted student employment opportunities can be found through the University of Northern Iowa Financial Aid Office.
Collections Technician
Technicians assist with various projects in the Museums' collections such as cataloging, researching, exhibiting, or storing objects. Students with coursework in geology, biology, anthropology, or history should apply. Contact Kim Taylor, Museum Collections Manager, at 273-6923.
Education Assistant
Assisting the Education Coordinator, students develop and present programs to elementary school groups, both at the Museum and area schools, as well as assist with special programming and events at the University Museum and Marshall Center School. This position is appropriate for students having experience with children and coursework in geology, biology, anthropology, or history. Contact Diane Schupbach, Museum Education Coordinator, at 273-3276.
Museum Store Assistant
Students with a background in design or merchandising, or previous experience in sales/display, will enjoy selecting merchandise to order and arranging it in sales displays. You will also assist with online merchandising. Contact Doris Mitchell, Museum Secretary, at 273-2188.
Public Relations Assistant
Public relations and communication skills are used in writing press releases and developing promotional pieces for events, and developing activities and special events. Prior experience or coursework in public relations and/or communications, as well as proficiency in QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, and/or Adobe Illustrator are required. Contact Romney Hall, Public Affairs Coordinator, at 273-7615.
Examples of student projects carried out over the past several years include:
HISTORY
research on the history of Iowa education
cataloging of history collectionDESIGN, FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE
analysis and documentation of historical costume collectionART
exhibit design & installation
design of museum logos and bannersCOMMUNICATION STUDIES/MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS
coordination of publicity for the Museum, including media contact, press releases, and feature storiesEARTH SCIENCE
cataloging of paleontology specimens
analysis of petrology collectionEDUCATION
design and delivery of educational programs for children and adults
development of traveling educational trunks for regional schoolsANTHROPOLOGY
analysis and storage of archaeology collection
curatorial analysis of specific objectsLEISURE SERVICES
visitor survey development & evaluationVARIOUS DISCIPLINES
exhibit research, design and installation
Employment Contact:
Doris Mitchell, Secretary
319-273-2188 or doris.mitchell@uni.edu
