Position Title: Student Exhibit Design Assistant.
Department: Biology / Neuroscience Program.
Classification: Non-Exempt.
FTE: 0.02.
Work Schedule: ~10 hours/week (flexible). Part-time through June 17 (flexible).
Work Location: On Campus.

Position Overview:
The Lee Lab of Neural Systems and Behavior is working on a museum exhibit called “Sound Seekers”. The Student Exhibit Design Assistant will support the development of this exhibit, which will be on display at the Great River Children’s Museum in St. Cloud, MN in summer 2026. The Student Exhibit Design Assistant will help create engaging visual materials, refine informational displays, and contribute creative ideas to enhance public understanding of animal communication and auditory neuroscience.

Transferable Skills:

Communication: Translate scientific concepts into clear, visually engaging materials for public audiences.
Critical Thinking: Evaluate how design choices influence audience understanding.
Creativity & Design Thinking: Use design software to produce high-quality visuals.
Teamwork: Collaborate with faculty and other contributors.
Professionalism: Manage deadlines and communicate progress.
Leadership: Propose creative solutions for exhibit design.
Career and Self-Development: Gain experience in science communication and exhibit design.
Organization: Manage multiple design components and revisions.

Duties and Responsibilities.

Design informational posters and visual displays.
Translate scientific content into accessible visuals.
Develop typography and layout for exhibit panels.
Create or refine graphics and diagrams.
Collaborate and iterate on exhibit concepts.
Revise designs based on feedback.
Prepare files for printing or display.
Ensure visual consistency across materials.
Assist with exhibit setup planning.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

Reports to the Director of Neuroscience.
This position does not supervise anyone.

Qualifications:

Required:
- Interest in visual design or communication.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Willingness to engage with scientific content.
Preferred:
- Experience with design tools (Adobe, Canva, etc.).
- Experience with poster or information design.
- Relevant coursework or equivalent experience.
- Interest in science communication or museums.

Prerequisites:

Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College.Please note, St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer:

This position may require you to report early, stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
This job description is for general information purposes.It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.

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