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

None at this time.

Student and Temporary Positions

The Museum frequently hires student positions in our research labs and in Visitor Services.  Please apply using the link below.

www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=68459

The Museum's research labs periodically need temporary employees.  Please apply using the link below.

www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=68391

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

The above job postings are for "pool" positions.  Please contact Andrew Quainton with any questions about which departments may be hiring at 907-474-6939 or andrewq@alaska.edu.

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.