Student Opportunities at the Alabama Museum of Natural History
Education Program / Tour Development
This position will work with the Alabama Museum of Natural History's (ALMNH) Education Outreach Coordinator and/or any other faculty members, UA Museums staff, or UA Collections staff to develop a program(s) and/or tour(s) that meet(s) the educational and engagement goals of ALMNH.
Internship Requirements: a background in science (biology, geology, chemistry, etc.) or education (informal or formal) through training and/or volunteer service; an interest in storytelling, science education, and community engagement; knowledge of interpretation techniques; familiarity with navigating research articles and trustworthy sources; strong written and verbal communication skills; experience leading hands-on exploration programming
Point of Contact: Kristin Harrell, Education Outreach Coordinator, Alabama Museum of Natural History kristin.harrell@ua.edu
Exhibit Planning & Research
The Alabama Museum of Natural History (ALMNH) has internship opportunities available for students, recent graduates, and emerging museum professionals. Through this internship, you will work with the Research Outreach Coordinator and/or any other faculty members, UA Museums staff, or UA Collections staff to research a topic approved by the Director of ALMNH. This topic can be related to the student’s research or interests. Depending on availability, the student will be able to install and work with the Research Outreach Coordinator to design the exhibition. This position also works closely with ALMNH's Education Outreach Coordinator.
Internship Requirements: an interest in storytelling, knowledge of how to find primary sources, familiarity with navigating archives (example: Hoole Special Collections and the Geological Survey of Alabama), strong writing and communication skills, creative and visual thinking skills, graphic design skills are a plus (example: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and/or Canva), 3D rendering skills are a plus (example: SketchUp)
Point of Contact: Madeline Burkhardt, Research Outreach Coordinator, Alabama Museum of Natural History mnburkhardt@ua.edu
University of Alabama student Jenny McClain assists in educational programming at the Alabama Museum of Natural History's "Seniors in Science" event.
University of Alabama student Jenny McClain assists in educational programming at the Alabama Museum of Natural History's "Seniors in Science" event.
Kristin Harrell (Education Outreach Coordinator, Alabama Museum of Natural History) gives a tour of the Grand Gallery.
Kristin Harrell (Education Outreach Coordinator, Alabama Museum of Natural History) gives a tour of the Grand Gallery.
Chase Egli searches for fossils during one of the Alabama Museum of Natural History's summer Fossil Excursions.
Chase Egli searches for fossils during one of the Alabama Museum of Natural History's summer Fossil Excursions.
University of Alabama student Sydney Garthus helps a young visitor create her "Bug Bud" during an educational program.
University of Alabama student Sydney Garthus helps a young visitor create her "Bug Bud" during an educational program.
University of Alabama student Oluwafunmilayo Akinpelu engages with visitors during the Alabama Museum of Natural History's "Family Day at the Museum" event.
University of Alabama student Oluwafunmilayo Akinpelu engages with visitors during the Alabama Museum of Natural History's "Family Day at the Museum" event.
"The Sensory Sea" on the Mezzanine Level of the Alabama Museum of Natural History.
"The Sensory Sea" on the Mezzanine Level of the Alabama Museum of Natural History.
Columns transformed into trees during the Alabama Museum of Natural History's "Family Day at the Museum" event.
Columns transformed into trees during the Alabama Museum of Natural History's "Family Day at the Museum" event.