What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paleontology Student Summer Intern position at Science Museum of Minnesota?
- Execute collection inventories and move specimens under guidance of Paleontology Staff.
- Reorganize paleontology specimens and keep detailed inventories of their new locations and destinations.
- As part of the rehousing process, make custom cavity mounts for paleontology specimens.
- Under guidance from Paleontology Department staff, prepare fossil material in the SMM Paleontology Lab.
- Assist in planning and logistics to arrange fieldwork.
- Communicate the results of the project at public events and potentially at a professional conference.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Potential volunteer opportunity to participate in paleontological fieldwork in Montana and/or North Dakota (requires overnight stay, potentially camping). Travel expenses would be covered by SMM.
Education: Current enrollment in an undergraduate (2 or 4 year) degree program in a related field such as paleontology, geology, biology, or museum studies, with two years of coursework or equivalent experience completed by the start of the position, is required.