[NHCOLL-L:1207] Herbarium Curatorial Asst. Position

[Steve Boyd]

CURATORIAL / COLLECTION MANAGEMENT POSITION AVAILABLE
posting date: 9 September 2001

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is seeking a qualified
individual for a collection management opening in the
Herbarium (Curatorial Assistant III).  The Herbarium is a
botanical research museum of over 1,000,000 specimens of
pressed, dried vascular plants and associated ancillary
collections, and supports research and teaching activities
of the Garden, and the greater botanical community at the
regional, national, and international level.  This is a
full-time, permanent position.

Duties:  The successful candidate will work with the Curator
of the Herbarium to coordinate and conduct routine
collection management activities; data entry and quality
control for specimen database; implementing and managing
ongoing environmental monitoring of the collection storage
areas; and training and supervision of Curatorial Interns,
lower level Curatorial Assistants, graduate student Research
Assistants.  Other duties may include coordinating and
executing special curatorial projects; participating in
field collecting and research activities; identification and
labeling of field collections; writing or assisting in the
writing of technical reports, scientific publications and
grant proposals; and service on Garden-wide standing or ad
hoc committees.

Qualifications:  The ability to follow instructions, work
successfully with others, and work independently with
minimal supervision is critical.  A Bachelor’s degree or
higher in botany, biology, or equivalent environmental
science, with two years experience in an active herbarium or
similar museum or collection-oriented facility is
preferred.  A strong understanding of basic taxonomic
principles and characteristics of major plant families, and
a working knowledge of southern California flora and
geography is desirable.  Strong writing and verbal skills,
the ability to type, and basic computer skills (word
processing, databases, simple graphics) are essential.  Must
have manual dexterity sufficient to prepare specimens neatly
and quickly, and physical strength sufficient to climb
stairs and safely lift and carry boxes of specimens and
supplies (50-60+ lbs.) unassisted.  Participation in field
activities requires the demonstrated physical ability and
willingness to conduct fieldwork under a variety of
environmental conditions.

Please send résumé and letter of interest to:

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
c/o T. L. Emara
1500 N. College Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711
email to:  tl.emara at cgu.edu
fax to: 909-626-7670

For more information, contact:

Steve Boyd, Curator
909-625-8767 ext. 248
steve.boyd at cgu.edu


Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is an equal opportunity
employer.  Position posting will remain open until filled.