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Graduate Student Project Assistant Jobs in Minnesota

Student Assistant Location: St.Paul Ray Rate: $16.50 Hours: TBD * Tutor peers in Sociology course ... Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students ...

Student Assistant Location: St.Paul Ray Rate: $16.50 Hours: TBD * Tutor peers in Sociology course ... Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students ...

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What is the difference between Graduate Student Project Assistant vs Research Intern?

AspectGraduate Student Project AssistantResearch Intern
Required CredentialsEnrolled graduate student, relevant courseworkUndergraduate or graduate student, relevant field of study
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research settings, university labsResearch labs, academic institutions, industry research centers
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research projects, academic departmentsResearch organizations, industry R&D, academic institutions
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic research rolesOften compared for internship opportunities in research

The Graduate Student Project Assistant typically works within academic or research settings, assisting with projects related to their field of study while enrolled in a graduate program. A Research Intern usually is an undergraduate or graduate student gaining research experience, often in industry or academic labs. Both roles involve research tasks, but the assistant position is more integrated into ongoing projects within a university, whereas the intern role may be more exploratory or temporary.

What cities in Minnesota are hiring for Graduate Student Project Assistant jobs?

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Infographic showing various Graduate Student Project Assistant job openings in Minnesota as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

American Museum of Asmat Art Graduate Assistant

Saint Paul, MN • On-site

University of St Thomas
Education • 1 - 5K employees

$20/hr

Other

Posted 16 days ago


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Job description

OVERVIEW
JOB TITLE: American Museum of Asmat Art Graduate Assistant - 1 position
LOCATION: St. Paul and Minneapolis Campuses
PAY RATE: $20.00 per hour
HOURS: 100 hours (September-May)
GENERAL INFORMATION:
  • All positions are for degree-seeking art history graduate students and museum studies certificate students.
  • Positions are somewhat flexible, but require daytime availability Monday-Friday.
  • Hired assistants must check their email daily and promptly respond to messages from the director.

Please submit the following by September 4, 2026
  • Cover Letter
  • CV/Resume

JOB SUMMARY:
  • Work with the director to plan and develop exhibitions at UST.
  • Write labels and create other didactic materials for physical displays and digital projects.
  • Assist with physical aspects of setting up and taking down exhibitions. This includes lifting, safely handling, packing, and transporting materials between the museum in St. Paul and Minneapolis storage facility.
  • Prepare art for upcoming exhibitions by conducting light preservation work such as removing dust, spider webs, and insect debris.
  • Design and create mounts for AMAA objects.
  • Photograph objects and monitor the physical condition of art on display and in storage.
  • Use Collector Systems (departmental collections database) to research objects.
  • Provide quality AMAA tours and serve as a gallery attendant on rare occasions when shifts are open.
  • Develop museum programming and work with student groups on campus.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Self-motivation, positive attitude, and interest in other cultures.
  • Ability to present art objects in a creative and informative manner.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to collaborate with others.
  • Familiarity with Mac computers, Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and OneDrive.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Familiarity with Asmat and the AMAA.
  • Experience installing exhibitions, designing mounts, and handling art objects.
  • Familiarity with collection management databases.
  • Proficiency in social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

HOW TO APPLY
To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas.
On the University of St. Thomas jobs page, follow the instructions to complete an online application.
The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES
Please describe what days and hours you are able to work during the 2026-2027 academic year.

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