Part-Time Butterfly Biodiversity and Collections Internship
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Frost Entomological Museum at Penn State seeks two undergraduate summer interns to assist with research projects related to butterfly biodiversity and collections. Training and experiences will be provided in the following areas:
collecting / rearing (15%)
specimen preparation and conservation (20%)
collection digitization including relevant data standards (55%)
collections advocacy policies and management (3%)
public engagement (7%)
Required Skills and Experience
Careful handling and attention to detail. Interns will work with small and incredibly fragile objects each with many kinds of data that must be recorded and tracked. Dexterity and awareness are required.
Ability to stay focused. Specimen digitization can be repetitive but accurate data collection and transcription is required to contribute credible records to global data aggregators.
Curiosity about the natural world. Were looking for interns who will fully engage with the work asking questions along the way.
Commitment to science. These specimens are used extensively in research across many domains. Interns should be facilitative organized and goal-oriented.
Comfort in nature. Field work may happen in muddy wild habitats where ticks are common.
Familiarity with insect taxonomy. Ability to sight identify specimens even to a higher-level taxon (order or family) will help us be efficient in all tasks.
Compensation:
Compensation is set at $17.50/hour with an expectation of about 40 hours worked per week for a short term period. Start date (around early June) and duration (610 weeks) are somewhat negotiable.
Application process:
Please upload the following documents in WorkDay:
Resume or CV
Personal statement: In about one page please explain why you are interested in interning at the Frost Entomological Museum. Describe your personal and/or professional interests and describe how this experience may facilitate your career goals.
Three references: Name organization phone email one sentence description of relationship.
Applications will be considered starting March 1 2026.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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