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Extra Help Assistant Museum Intern-1


Job Location:

Little Rock, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


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Type of Position:
Staff - Clerical


Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.

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Summary of Job Duties:
The UA Little Rock Department of Biology is seeking to hire an intern to assist with the organization documentation preparation and management of biological and geological specimens as part of an ongoing effort to develop and maintain biological and geological collections for the UA Little Rock Natural History Museum. The position provides hands-on experience with biological and geological materials and collection management practices commonly used in academic and museum settings. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education or Experience:


  • Must be a current UALR Biology Student.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Assist with inventorying and organizing biological or geological specimens within the collection;
  • Help catalog specimens by recording relevant information such as specimen type classification and provenance;
  • Label specimens and storage containers according to established organizational standards;
  • Assist with the cleaning preparation and basic stabilization of samples;
  • Maintain accurate records of specimen locations and catalog information;
  • Assist with the safe handling storage and organization of biological or geological materials;
  • Support general collection management tasks as needed including data entry and documentation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:


  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications;
  • University coursework in Biology Geology Museum Studies or related disciplines;
  • Must have good interpersonal and communication skills and the willingness to work effectively with diverse populations from a variety of racial cultural and economic backgrounds;
  • Must be able to work in a collaborative environment;
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
  • Ability to exercise initiative and make sound judgments respond positively to direction from supervisors and work without direct supervision;
  • Ability to remain focused and exercise close attention to detail. Must be dependable and punctual;
  • Must have own transportation to campus.


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

$600.00 stipend


Required Documents to Apply:

Resume


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Raffaela Lesch
Assistant Professor


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Crouching Feeling Grasping Hearing Lifting

Frequent Physical Activity:
Crouching Feeling Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:
Pulling Pushing

Benefits Eligible:
No

Required Experience:

Intern