[NHCOLL-L:3885] FW: job ad for Collections Manager, Virginia Museum of Natural History

[Watkins-Colwell, Gregory]

Collections Manager
(Role Title: Laboratory and Research Manager)

Salary Range: Pay Band 5        Location: Martinsville, VA
Minimum Starting Pay:  $40,959
Position #00083

An exceptional job opportunity with the Virginia Museum of Natural History is now available.  The mission of the Virginia Museum of Natural History is to interpret Virginia's natural heritage within a global context in ways that are relevant to all the citizens of the Commonwealth.

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is the official state repository of natural history specimens; current holdings include a total of several million specimens representing a wide range of disciplines and storage requirements:  vertebrate and invertebrate biology (wet and dry), geology, invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology, and anthropology.

As Collections Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day management of the collections; overseeing environmental monitoring and pest management; catalog data entry/editing; and the supervision of the Registrar, the Librarian, and volunteer staff.

The position requires the ability to catalog a wide variety of natural history materials; experience in collections care and maintenance; attention to detail and accuracy; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent project management skills; and demonstrated proficiency with database software and Microsoft Office programs.  Knowledge of collections software including Re:Discovery and Specify would be an advantage.

A degree in biological or geological sciences and a Master's degree in Museum Studies is preferred.

The Collections Manager will be heavily involved in assisting with the move of the collections to the new building.  The move is expected to take a minimum of two (2) years to accomplish.

For more information about VMNH, visit our website at www.vmnh.net<http://www.vmnh.net/>.

The Commonwealth of Virginia online employment application is available at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov.

Only online applications are accepted.  If you need computer or Internet access or assistance in completing the online application, please contact the Human Resources Office at 276-634-4158.  Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. August 1, 2008.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.  The successful applicant must furnish proof of identity and employment eligibility and is subject to a background check.







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