[NHCOLL-L:3775] Position announcement - Collections Manager, Birds

[Jean Woods]

Collection Manager, Bird Department
The Delaware Museum of Natural History, located in the culturally rich
Brandywine Valley area of Greenville, Delaware seeks an experienced
professional to serve as Collection Manager in our Bird Department. This
position reports to the Curator of Birds and is responsible for daily
operation and management of the collections. Duties include care of the
collections, database management and improvement, documentation and
processing of loans, preparing and cataloging new specimens, assisting
visitors, assisting with supervision of volunteers and interns, and
participation in other museum programs as appropriate. We invite you to
visit the DMNH web site, www.delmnh.org <http://www.delmnh.org/>  for
information about the collections and a complete job description
Qualifications:
B.A./B.S. degree in biology, museum studies, or related field required
(M.A./M.S. preferred) plus 12-24 months experience in collection
management. Applicants should also have experience with bird
identification, preparing study skins & skeletons, and operating a
dermestid colony. Good oral and written communication skills and
experience with collection care and collection database systems also
required. Must have a valid driver's license, be able to work with
ethanol and other chemicals, be able to lift 50 lbs, and be able to
stoop and climb ladders to access collections storage areas. 
Please send application letter, CV or resume, and names of three
professional references by mail to: Delaware Museum of Natural History,
ATTN: Human Resources, 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19807.
Deadline for consideration is March 17, 2008. DMNH is an equal
opportunity employer. 




Dr. Jean L. Woods				Phone: 302-658-9111 x314
Curator of Birds					Fax:
302-658-2610
Delaware Museum of Natural History		e-mail:
jwoods at delmnh.org
4840 Kennett Pike, P.O. Box 3937		web: www.delmnh.org
Wilmington, DE  19807

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