Museum Collections Assistant

Summary

Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration aligning with each agency's strategic priorities.

Duties

Location: Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, 1212 West Montgomery Road, Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088 Work Schedule and Flexibilities: 20 to 30 Hours a week, Hybrid (In office + telework eligible) Number of Positions: 1 Term: Spring 2027 (90 day term between mid-January and mid-June) This vacancy will be open until Thursday, October 29th, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages. This volunteer would be tasked with assisting with the management of museum collections for Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (TUIN), Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (TUAI), and Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail (SEMO). They would also support the photographing, accessioning, inventorying and cataloging of museum artifacts. Under the supervision of the Museum Curator, the volunteer would take on the responsibilities of monitoring the environmental controls in The Oaks (Booker T. Washington's home), George W. Carver Museum, Hangar I, Hangar II, Lowndes Interpretive Center and the Selma Interpretive Center. This program will allow the volunteer opportunities to network with other VIPs, contribute to the protection of America's heritage, increase the visitor experience through the results of their work and gain skills working with the NPS structure. The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program, as authorized under 5 U.S.C §31114 and 5 CFR Part 3085, enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration. These assignments are designed to align with each agency's strategic priorities, offering participants practical experience within Federal operations while supporting the advancement of targeted initiatives.

Qualifications

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Specifically, applicants should possess a High school diploma

Education

To qualify, you must be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution. You also must be in good academic standing as defined by your institution. Attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package for verification.