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WSP —Los Angeles, CA
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- Master's degree
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Chronicle Heritage —Phoenix, AZ
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The University of Alabama —Tuscaloosa, AL
- Online Application
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State of North Carolina - Natural and Cultural Resources —Wake County, NC
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Rincon Consultants, Inc —Fresno, CA
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MUSEUM CENTER VOLUNTEER - PALENTOLOGY COLLECTIONS
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- 3 years
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Paleontology Collection Manager

University of Nebraska -
Lincoln, NE

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Job Details

Full-time
From $51,000 a year

Qualifications

Archival material cataloging
Collection development
Staff supervision
Exhibit development experience
Confidential information handling
Management
Packing
Exhibition planning
Object cataloging for curation
Driver's License
Curatorial analysis
Museum database software
Productivity software
Public permit project coordination
Conservation and preservation (curatorial skill)
Metadata management
Metadata creation

Full Job Description

Principal responsibilities are organization, management, preservation, conservation, and supervision of use of paleontological specimens in the collections of the UNSM Paleontology Department, including the Invertebrate Paleontology and Vertebrate Paleontology Divisions. This position also maintains archives related to the collections and other important documents. Responsibilities include maintenance of the Paleontology databases and collection digitization – photography, data records, archived catalogues, field notebooks, and additional metadata (provenance, identifications, etc.). Duties include monitoring the storage environment and security, monitoring for pests and taking appropriate pest management actions, conducting object condition reports, coordinating incoming and outgoing loans, and processing new acquisitions.

This position assists and supervises visiting researchers, trains and supervises collection volunteers, UNL student interns, student employees, nonstudent employees and other users of the collections in collaboration with paleontology staff and curators to ensure proper maintenance of collections. An additional set of responsibilities centers on supporting the museum’s public education mission by assisting with exhibit curation (selection of objects, drafting text, installing/de-installing exhibit objects), assisting with educational programs as a content expert and speaker, and contributing to the museum’s digital presence by providing content for social media posts and website.

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Paleontology, geology, earth sciences, museum studies or related field and 3 years’ experience in managing museum collections, including knowledge of professional practices in object care, documentation, loans, exhibitions, packing and shipping; additional years of completed relevant education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
Working knowledge of databases and standard MS office software proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Supervisory experience.
Knowledge of and past experience in securing federal or state permits to comply with federal Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (PRPA) and relevant state laws.
Museum collections management skills.
Knowledge of professional practices in object care, object reports, archives and other documentation, loans, exhibitions, packing and shipping.
Knowledge of taxonomic principles.
Ability to follow policies and procedures regarding sensitive data and maintain confidentiality.
Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

PHD in Paleontology, geology, earth sciences, museum studies or related field
Working knowledge of Specify and Filemaker Pro databases.
Experience working with paleontology field crews and communities.
Knowledge of Native American Graves and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and its relevance to archaeological and adjoining paleontological sites.
Demonstrated experience writing exhibit text, exhibit curation; or experience collaborating with educators as a content expert and providing appropriate text or references for curriculum
Experience working with undergraduate students or graduate students.
Experience supporting faculty and curator research needs.

Posted Salary $51,000/yr. minimum

How to Apply

Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

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