The Museum has student employment positions throughout the year, giving students hands-on experience in research, exhibition preparation, retail sales, marketing and more.  

To learn more about employment opportunities at the museum select one of the following:

Staff Positions

Museum Director - For more information, please click here.  To apply for the museum director position, please click here.

Student and Temporary Positions

Museum Education Internship - Assist with the fall semester School Tours program, working closely with K-12 students and adult volunteers.

All employment applications must be submitted through the University of Alaska employment website:  www.uakjobs.com. 

Each Museum department has unique needs for volunteers - from guiding school children through the Museum's galleries to helping prepare specimens for the permanent collection. In most cases, little or no experience is necessary - staff will give you all the training you need.

• To volunteer in the Museum's collections, contact the department you wish to work with.
• To see year-round volunteer opportunities with Museum Education, click here.

Volunteers receive free admission to the Museum and invitations to exhibits and events.