This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement.
Host Organization
The University of Florida Herbarium
Type of position
- Federal Work Study Student Assistant
- Part-time 6-12 hrs/week
- Expected pay $12.50/hour
Position description
The University of Florida Herbarium (in the Florida Museum of Natural History) has a Federal Work Study position available to work on mounting of plant specimens. Duties will include handling of dried specimens, staging of specimens on archival paper, gluing specimens and labels, and use of linen strips to secure plant specimens for long-term preservation and study. Tasks require meticulous care of fragile plant specimens and attention to detail.
The hours are flexible, between 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, excluding holidays, but a regular schedule of 6-12 hours per week is desirable.
Eligibility
- You must be a University of Florida Student.
- Your financial aid allocation must have funds in the “FWSP” program column.
To apply:
Apply through this website: Federal Work Study – Herbarium Technician (Plant Mounting). Include a cover letter, resume/CV, and proof of your FWS award. Review of applications may begin before the closing date.
* Students seeking FWS employment should print/screenshot a copy of their Financial Aid Award Page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go to https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear
Application Due
June 30, 2024 @11:55 PM EDT
Website
University of Florida – Federal Work Study – Herbarium Technician (Plant Mounting)