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

Student and Temporary Positions

All employment applications must be submitted through the University of Alaska employment website: 

www.uakjobs.com

The student job posting will be 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.