Rebecca Pruitt shares artifacts in the mobile museum.
Museum Generalist
The Alutiiq Museum is hiring a Museum Generalist. This permanent position will work throughout the organization, supporting projects in all departments and gaining experience in programming and operations. The Museum Generalist will be trained in collections care, exhibit fabrication, language & educational outreach, operations, and development. This position is ideal for applicants who wish to explore museum work before specializing and advancing within the organization. Full-time preferred, part-time possible with a wage range of $18 to $20 per hour. Applications will be accepted until Monday, July 29 at 4:00 pm. Please submit your application to Djuna Davidson, 844-425-8844, or drop it at the Alutiiq Museum Store in the Downtown Marketplace.
Wes Pyle builds artifact storage boxes in the museum lab.
Exhibit Apprentice
The Alutiiq Museum is hiring an Exhibit Apprentice. This 11-month position will work with our Exhibit Manager to fabricate a new set of displays for the museum’s renovated gallery. The Exhibit Apprentice will be trained in mount making, gallery preparation, case making, and the installation of panels, labels, and objects. This position is ideal for applicants who enjoy carpentry and wish to learn exhibit fabrication. The apprentice will work ca. 35 hours per week for $18 per hour. Applications will be accepted until Monday, July 29th at 4:00 pm. Please submit your application to Djuna Davidson, 844-425-8844, or drop it at the Alutiiq Museum Store in the Downtown Marketplace.
Keelin Rice designed an internship in partnership with museum staff. A grant from her university paid expenses while she volunteered her time to care for collections and research her family history.
The Old Harbor Native Corporation funded an internship at the Alutiiq Museum and awarded it to Ally Lake. Ally learned all about museum outreach greeting visitors, helping in the store, and working on education projects.