The Mammoth Site is excited to once again be offering our summer internship program! The goal of this program is to provide exposure to a wide breadth of museum-related activities in a unique museum/field setting, with an emphasis on science communication, public education, and outreach.
Application materials are to be emailed to news@mammothsite.org. Please include your name in the subject line. Please have your reference send their letter directly to the email above with a subject line that includes your name (e.g., John Smith letter of recommendation). You will receive a confirmation email confirming that we have received your materials. Applications will not be reviewed until January 22, 2024.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Mammoth Site Museum Interns will:
- Lead summer programs that teach guests about the Ice Age and paleontology
- Develop curriculum for a wide range of audiences utilizing the Mammoth Site and research conducted here
- Lead informal talks with museum visitors about the science of the Mammoth Site
- Work with guests from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Develop a wide variety of educational materials relating to the Mammoth Site’s mission
- Conduct fieldwork within our Bonebed, including excavation, field jacketing, and in-situ preservation/conservation
- Develop knowledge of fossil preparation and conservation, including manual preparation and air scribe techniques, consolidant usage, and creation of archival bedding jackets
- Learn screenwashing and microscope-picking techniques for collecting and studying microfossils
- Learn best practices for developing and housing modern skeletal collections
- Develop knowledge of collections management, including cataloging of collections and database work
- Participate in social media education and outreach as available
- Interact with current and emeritus researchers
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful Applicants will:
- Be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in geology, biology, education, museum sciences, or other related field
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have an understanding of science concepts
- Have an understanding of paleontological concepts, or be willing to learn
- Be willing to work with guests from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Be willing to work and live with staff from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Be able to safely lift 35 pounds
- Be able to spend extended periods of time on their feet
- Able to work independently
- Be a U.S. permanent legal resident or be authorized to work in the U.S.