The University of New Mexico

Pay $15.00 Hourly Position Summary

Organization: New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science

Location: 1801 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have Work-Study Award

The Naturalist Center Assistant will support staff in managing the center, caring for animals, and assisting with the Education Department's collection. The assistant will also paly a role in outreach activities as they are identified. This position works a maximum of 15 hours per week (30 hours per two-week pay period).

Key Responsibilities:

Assist staff and volunteers with organizing, identifying, labeling, and cataloging specimens (geological, paleontological, and biological) for educational user.

Store labeled specimens using proper materials and methods to ensure preservation and safety and enter specimen information accurately into databases or spreadsheets.

Perform routine care of live animals (reptiles, amphibians, arthropods), including feeding, cleaning enclosures, changing water, misting, and maintaining appropriate environmental conditions, cleaning aquariums, terrariums, and other enclosures, including glass, bedding, and water sources, to uphold hygiene and welfare standards.

Help prepare animal food, maintain food inventory, and coordinate daily care schedules with the team.

Engage in light physical tasks such as lifting, reaching, or climbing short ladders to access or store materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Comfort working with live animals, including snakes and insects.

A foundational knowledge of biology, geology, paleontology, or animal care is beneficial.

Availability to work weekdays or weekends between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. Background check required. MUST have Work-Study Award.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.