Student Museum Assistant _Off-Campus FWS

Position Title

Level of Support

Level of Support Student Support I

Position Type

Position Type Off-Campus FWS

Number of Openings

Number of Openings 6

Work Hours

Work Hours During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm)

Wage Per Hour

Wage Per Hour 18.40

Division/School

Division/School Division/School

Department Name

Department Name Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Department Bio

Our Mission:
Understanding the natural world and our place in it.
Our Vision: A future-facing Smithsonian museum that confronts the big questions in nature, science, and society.

Position Specific Summary

Are you looking to gain teaching or science communication experience? Join the School Programs team and help guide science and natural history school experiences! Work-study students will aid in the facilitation of our Exhibit Explorations program for students in grades 6-12. Programs are led by a museum educator and cover topics like geology, anthropology, the ocean, paleontology, mammals, human origins, and collections.

Students will assist with the set-up, clean-up and facilitation of programs, and assist with additional school programs administrative duties as needed. Shifts are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30am-1:30pm. For more information about Exhibit Explorations, visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-explorations

Standard Position Description

The student will assist with administrative and logistical operations in a Museum or Gallery. asks may include: preparation of exhibit installations, assisting with preliminary research for exhibitions, assist in editing and formatting documents, general maintenance of exhibit space, welcoming guest and explaining exhibits, and office administrative functions. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes

Required Qualifications

This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in science/natural history; enthusiasm to work with all ages; oral communication skills; available 1-3 morning shifts a week on Tue, Wed, or Thu, 9:30AM to 1:30PM. Background in education, anthropology, forensics, biology, geology, marine science, environmental studies or theater preferred.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/23/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/23/2026

Campus Location

Campus Location Off-Campus FWS Partner - DC Location

Work Type Designation

Work Type Designation In-Person

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action ( EEO /AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment–free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement .

The student employee will:
Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW.