Live Exhibit Care Student Assistant
Position Overview
The Live Exhibit Care Student Assistant will feed, clean and care for our Bugtown exhibit and our Paleo Garden exhibit.
Job Description
Bugtown feeding, care and maintenance (60%)
Paleo Garden exhibit care and maintenance (40%)
Required Qualifications
Must be a KU student enrolled in at least 6 hours
Reliable and able to work independently
Willing to get dirty, climb ladders and work in confined spaces
Comfortable with insects and other invertebrates
Reliable and able to work independently
Willing to get dirty, climb ladders and work in confined spaces
Comfortable with insects and other invertebrates
Able to lift 65 lbs
**During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).**
**During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).**
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with live care (insects or plants), an understanding of a variety of tools, systems, techniques used in maintenance.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application consists of the online application, cover letter, & resume. Only complete applications will be considered.
Contact Information to Applicants
Cameron Pratte, Exhibits Specialist, c424p596@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
12.00
Work Schedule
10 hours weekly, M-F
Anticipated Start Date
Monday May 13, 2024