[NHCOLL-L:3552] Re: Herbarium Curatorial Assistant

[James Macklin]

My thanks to a couple of 'listers' who pointed out that the link I
provided in my original message does not work. Please use the following
link instead and use the "museum" filter to view the positions referred
to below. Also, I discovered that requisition number 31175 does not
become public until Wednesday, August 29 and therefore cannot be viewed
on the site. Please refer and apply to the other posting at this time as
the pool of candidates will be considered together.

 http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/search_req

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Best,  James

On Mon, 2007-08-27 at 09:48 -0400, James Macklin wrote:
> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> I am pleased to announce that the Harvard University Herbaria have
> positions open for two Curatorial Assistants. The job description is
> copied below. You will need to apply using Harvard's HIRES website. The
> link provided contains links to both postings (requisition numbers 31106
> and 31175) but can also be found by using the 'museum' filter on the
> search page. http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/search_req_quick_read
> 
> Applications will be evaluated as they are received and the positions
> will remain open until filled.
> 
> I would be happy to answer any questions related to the positions at any
> time. My contact information is in my signature below.
> 
> Best,
> 
> James
> 
> 
> Requisition Number 31106
> Title Curatorial Assistant (II)
> School / Unit Faculty of Arts and Sciences
> Department Harvard University Herbarium 
> Location Cambridge 
> Full Or Part Time Full-Time 
> Hours Per Week 35 
> Days And Hours
> Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
> Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
> Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
> Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
> Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 
> Days Off Sunday, Saturday 
> Salary Grade 051 
> Union HUCTW 
> Eligible for Overtime 
> Date Posted 08/10/2007  
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 
> Duties And Responsibilities: Harvard University Herbaria.
> Assists with the general curation of the vascular plant collections.
> Processes incoming and outgoing loans and exchanges. Prepares labels for
> newly acquired specimens; inserts labels; sends out sets of specimens on
> exchange and to specialists as gifts. Sorts and files newly mounted
> specimens into collections, and audits specimens in the herbaria for
> needed repair. Does data entry for and takes digital images of type
> specimens. Reorganizes collections when necessary. May serve as source
> of information to the public, visiting scholars, and students,
> explaining and describing the collection; and may answer correspondence
> pertaining to collection as needed. Performs related job duties as
> required. 
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 
> Required Education, Experience and Skills:
> College degree with specialized courses pertaining to botany and/or
> herbarium collections preferred; word processing and data entry skills
> helpful. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well
> independently and with others. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. 
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 
> Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
-- 
James Macklin, Ph.D.
Director of Collections and Informatics
Harvard University Herbaria
22 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
Ph.  (617) 496-1566
Fax. (617) 495-9484

http://www.huh.harvard.edu/