The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology is a valuable resource for the University of New Mexico community and for colleges and universities in the region. Our exhibitions, programs, and remarkable anthropological collections from New Mexico and around the world provide exciting opportunities for teaching, learning, and exploring the human past and present.
The Maxwell Museum offers a wide array of opportunities for UNM students:
Visit: It's free! Check out our exhibitions; attend free public lectures and exhibition openings.
Become a Member: membership in the Maxwell Museum is always free for students. Sign up at the front desk and receive special invitations to student member programs and events.
Volunteer: For students interested in learning more about anthropology and the inner workings of museums, check out our volunteer opportunities.
Learn: Museum Studies Department students can earn credit towards their degree while gaining real-world experience and developing new skills through practicum with Maxwell staff. Contact Museum Studies for more information.
Work: Get experience before you graduate!
The Museum employs numerous students through graduate assistantships, student fellowships, student employment, and work study positions. There are employment opportunites in museum administration, the gift shop, public programs, education, exhibitions, and Museum collections. Most opportunities are available at the beginning of each semester, especially the fall, but positions come open year round so check often. Student employment and work study positions are listed on UNM Jobs.
OCA provides hands-on opportunities for students to gain experience in archaeological field and laboratory work during the academic year and summer. OCA also works with the Public Archaeology program to facilitate internship opportunities doing field work and technical writing. If interested in any of these opportunities, email Director Dr. Russell Greaves at rgreaves@unm.edu. .
Student positions at OCA may be posted on UNM Jobs under the Student / Archeologist headings. Please apply there and don’t forget to include a CV with begin dates and end dates for any experience you have. Please feel free to contact Dr. Russell Greaves (rgreaves@unm.edu) or OCA Administrator Julie Torres (jtorres1@unm.edu) with questions.