Museum Collections Assistant

National Park Service • Tuskegee Institute, AL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Museum Collections Assistant is a volunteer project-based position supporting museum collections at Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, and Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail. Under the supervision of the Museum Curator, the volunteer will assist with photographing, accessioning, inventorying, and cataloging museum artifacts, and monitor environmental controls at The Oaks (Booker T. Washington's home), George W. Carver Museum, Hangar I, Hangar II, Lowndes Interpretive Center, and Selma Interpretive Center.

The Semester of Service program provides students with hands-on experience supporting Federal operations and missions, opportunities to network with other volunteers, and the chance to contribute to the protection of America's heritage and improve the visitor experience. The assignment is unpaid, project-based, and limited to a 90-day term during Spring 2027. The posting lists a hybrid schedule and 20–30 hours per week, while the participation conditions require a commitment of 8–20 hours per week for at least 90 days.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma.
• Be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution throughout the 90-day opportunity and be in good academic standing.
• Provide transcripts and obtain a Semester of Service approval form signed by a school official.
• Commit to volunteering at least 8–20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
• Complete required onboarding documentation and agree to volunteer without compensation.
• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national studying in the U.S. or abroad, or an eligible international student meeting applicable immigration and agency requirements. International students must have maintained continuous U.S. residence for three years to be eligible for the background check.
• Complete any remote work from within the United States.
• Not be a current federal employee.
• Students graduating before May 1, 2027 are not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of museum collections for Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, and Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail.
• Photograph, accession, inventory, and catalog museum artifacts.
• Monitor environmental controls at The Oaks, George W. Carver Museum, Hangar I, Hangar II, Lowndes Interpretive Center, and Selma Interpretive Center.

Benefits

• Meaningful project work with clear deliverables, regular supervision, and federal mentorship.
• Hands-on application of academic knowledge in real-world Federal operations.
• Exposure to Federal missions, workplace culture, and potential career pathways.
• Coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act and workers' compensation for service-related injuries.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing supervision.
• Opportunities to network with other volunteers and gain career-ready skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED