Student Employment

*Graduate Assistant Sally Harris talks with a group of campers outside the Mountain Heritage Center.*

At the Mountain Heritage Center, student workers are at the heart of what we do. Whether you're a graduate assistant, intern, work-study student, or volunteer, you鈥檒l gain hands-on experience in a professional museum setting鈥攔ight here on campus.

We welcome all majors and backgrounds and offer opportunities to help you grow your skills, explore your interests, and contribute to meaningful projects on campus and in the community. Projects range from exhibit design and artifact care to educational programming and research.

What makes the experience even more rewarding? You won鈥檛 be doing it alone. You鈥檒l join a cohort of fellow student workers who learn and grow together, supported by a team of museum professionals who are committed to mentoring the next generation of public historians, educators, and cultural leaders.

Want to see what it鈥檚 like? Check out our and to see student team members in action!

Employment

Gallery Attendants

Looking for a campus job that鈥檚 meaningful and fun? As a gallery attendant at the Mountain Heritage Center, you鈥檒l welcome visitors, lead tours, and share the stories of Southern Appalachia. It鈥檚 a great way to build skills, connect with the community, and be part of a team that values your voice. As you can see from the list below, you don't have to be a history major to qualify. For more information and how to apply please email MHC's Museum Operations Coordinator.

Current Gallery Attendants

Henry Andrade Fuentes, Commercial Music and Audio Production ('26)
Hannah Hill, Cultural Anthropology ('29)
Rhys Luffman, Environmental Health ('27)
Avery Luft, English ('26)
Bailee Quinn, Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Biology ('27)

Graduate Assistants

Get credit for working and learning through a graduate assistantships. Assist with a variety of museum related tasks that can include artifact description, handling, and cleaning; K-12 program support; graphic design; exhibit design, light construction, interior design. Must possess attention to detail; willingness to work alone and in groups; reading and writing skill; and interest in historical research. For more information and how to apply please email MHC's Interim Director.

Current Graduate Assistants

Sally Harris, History MA ('26)
Britan Sides, History MA ('26)
Deb Irwin, History MA ('26)

Collections Assistant

Interested in hands-on experience with museum collections? The Mountain Heritage Center is steward to over 10,000 artifacts from across southwestern Appalachia. As a collections assistant, you鈥檒l help care for artifacts, assist with exhibit prep, and support behind-the-scenes work like documentation and research. This role is perfect for detail-oriented students who enjoy working independently and have an interest in history, design, or cultural preservation. For more information and how to apply please email MHC's Museum Operations Coordinator.

Internships

*Two Mountain Heritage Center interns examine a dental cabinet as part of a cataloging project.*

Bring your passion for history, culture, and community to life with a hands-on internship at the Mountain Heritage Center! Interns earn academic credit while gaining real-world experience in public history, museum work, and heritage education.

Take on meaningful projects like artifact care, exhibit design, K鈥�12 programming, graphic design, and more. Interns have come from a variety of majors鈥擜nthropology, English, Higher Education, History, Parks and Recreation鈥攁nd many have gone on to careers in museums, education, and cultural organizations.

Not a 蘑菇短视频student? No problem! We welcome interns from other institutions, too. For more information and how to apply please email MHC's Interim Director.

Current Interns:

Caileigh Coval, History ('26)
Kim Hydrick, History ('26)
Jack Douglass, History ('26)
Molly Mazarky, Anthropology ('26)
Sam Underwood, English ('26)