High School/GED.

N/A.

Will be required to get certified in the use of the Museum’s Work Assist Vehicle (WAV) upon hiring.

Ability to lift and move 50 lbs on a regular basis.

1st shift Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM.

The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology and Office of State Archaeology seeks a temporary Museum Project Assistant to assist with reorganizing museum storage and laboratory spaces.

Duties include:
Assembling shelving
Relocating cabinets and equipment
Moving archaeological collections and museum materials
Assisting with facility improvement projects

The position requires physical work, attention to detail, and the ability to safely handle museum artifacts and operate basic tools and equipment.

Experience assembling shelving or furniture, using hand and power tools, warehouse or moving experience, or experience handling museum collections or other fragile materials preferred.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.