Museum Collections Member - Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Summary

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps in partnership with Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, is seeking one Member to contribute to museum collections management, herbarium documentation, and curatorial projects alongside NPS staff.

Start Date:

October 19, 2026

Estimated End Date:
February 27, 2027. A 20‑week minimum commitment is required.

Location Details/

Description:

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers a stunning blend of desert landscapes, deep canyons, and the sparkling waters of Lake Powell. Towering sandstone cliffs, hidden slot canyons, and ancient rock art reveal a rich natural and cultural history. From boating and fishing to hiking and stargazing, Glen Canyon invites visitors to explore a landscape shaped by water and time, where adventure and solitude meet under vast southwestern skies.

The ACE Museum Collections Member will work with the Glen Canyon NRA Museum Program to support the preservation, documentation, and management of the park's museum and herbarium collections. Working alongside National Park Service museum professionals, the member will gain hands‑on experience with collections care, cataloging, archival preservation, digitization, exhibit support, and museum documentation.

The member will assist with a variety of ongoing collections management projects, including herbarium digitization, database management, museum cataloging, inventory projects, environmental monitoring, archival preservation, and exhibit maintenance. This position offers valuable professional development for individuals pursuing careers in museum studies, archives, collections management, natural history collections, or cultural resource stewardship.

Schedule
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This is a full‑time position and members are expected to contribute up to 40 hours a week during the regular work week.

Living Allowance
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The ACE Member is expected to contribute about 40 hours a week and will receive a living allowance of $850 per week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi‑weekly.

Housing
: ACE members might be accommodated in provided government housing at approximately $650 per month for the duration of the term. Government housing is typically a single room in a shared house, or a room in a bunk house; housing does not include Wi‑Fi. Rental costs would be the responsibility of the ACE member and will be billed monthly.

Gear Allowance
: ACE members may have up to $300 to spend on eligible gear purchases. Eligible gear for this position must be approved by ACE staff prior to purchase.

Provided Training/Orientation
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Members will receive position‑specific training and orientation covering ACE policies and procedures, cultural resource management practices, archaeological field methods, fire archaeology, data collection protocols, and workplace safety requirements.

• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts.
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• Ability to work independently and be a positive contributing member of a group.
• A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required two‑park criminal history check.
• Ability to obtain reasonable accommodation.
• ACE members will need to complete bi‑weekly timesheets, beginning‑of‑term feedback forms, end‑of‑term evaluations and, for longer terms, a mid‑term evaluation.
• Members may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.
• Information about eligibility requirements can be found on the ACE website.

• Degree in Museum Studies, archives, or a related field.
• Academic background or career aspirations in Museum Studies, Museum Sciences, or Archival Studies.
• At least one year of experience with museum collections and database management.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, attention to detail, and legible handwriting.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, email, and capable of scanning/copying documents.
• Able to work…