Position OverviewThe Live Exhibit Care Student Assistant will feed, clean and care for our Bugtown exhibit and our Paleo Garden exhibit.Job DescriptionBugtown feeding, care and maintenance (60%)Paleo Garden exhibit care and maintenance (40%)Required QualificationsMust 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 invertebratesAble 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).**Preferred QualificationsExperience with live care (insects or plants), an understanding of a variety of tools, systems, techniques used in maintenance.Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application consists of the online application, cover letter, & resume. Only complete applications will be considered.Contact Information to ApplicantsCameron Pratte, Exhibits Specialist, c424p596@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range12.00Work Schedule10 hours weekly, M-FAnticipated Start DateMonday May 13, 2024Apply to Job