[Nhcoll-l] Job: Collections Manager, Invertebrate Paleontology, Natural History Museum of LA County

Fri Aug 30 19:37:06 EDT 2019

*Collections Manager, Invertebrate Paleontology*Regular Full-Time
Los Angeles, CA, US

The Natural History Museum of LA County (NHMLA) seeks a Collections Manager
of Invertebrate Paleontology. NHMLA’s invertebrate paleontology collection
consists of approximately 450,000 lots and about 6-7 million fossil
specimens that span the Phanerozoic, but with strengths in Cretaceous and
Cenozoic mollusks, fossil insects, and the fossil record of western North
America.

Under the direct supervision of the Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology,
the Collections Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the
invertebrate paleontology collection, including processing incoming and
outgoing loans and accessions, maintaining and improving specimen records
in NHMLA’s EMu database, conserving and organizing specimens, improving and
enhancing the collection through physical improvements and digitization
projects, facilitating the use of the collection by researchers, and
supporting the needs of other NHMLA departments including Exhibitions,
Education and Programming, and Marketing and Communications.

NHMLA is especially interested in candidates whose background and
experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engage and
include culturally diverse audiences in museums and in science.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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   Cares for the Invertebrate Paleontology collection on a day-to-day
   basis, including organizing and conserving of specimens. Plans and oversees
   the digitization, rehousing, and movement of the collection as necessary
   and/or directed by the Curator or VP Research & Collections. Assists with
   the development and implementation of plans for collection growth and
   improvement. Works cooperatively with other collection management and
   conservation staff to achieve the highest level of collection care and
   productivity across organizational units.
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   Provides documentation for the collection, including cataloging,
   entering/updating database records, inventorying, enhancing documentation
   through digitization, and researching specimen and/or material information.
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   Processes all incoming and outgoing specimens and/or materials including
   purchases, donations, exchanges and loans. Maintains extensive knowledge
   concerning the organisms and specimens in the Invertebrate Paleontology
   collection. Serves as liaison to donors and lenders between Invertebrate
   Paleontology and the Registrar’s Office.
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   Supports the Curator in the acquisition of new specimens and/or
   materials for the collection through purchase, donation, exchange, and
   field collection.
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   Facilitates visits by researchers using the collection.
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   Supports the planning, installation and maintenance of temporary and
   permanent exhibits. Expedites the use of collection materials for display.
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   Participates in education and other public program activities of the
   Museum including but not limited to tours for the public and Museum
   members, and training of Museum Docents and Gallery Interpreters. Handles
   inquiries from the public and researchers. Conducts collection and lab
   tours as requested.
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   Stays current with the research field related to the collection
   including trends and techniques in collections management, collection-based
   research, conservation, digitization, biodiversity informatics, and
   documentation.
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   May lead or participate in ongoing or original research related to the
   collection.
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   Initiates and/or assists with identifying potential funding sources and
   writing proposals seeking grant funding for the collection.
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   Trains, supervises, and manages collections personnel, including
   students and volunteers.
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   Advocates for natural history collections and effectively communicates
   their importance to members of the public and the scientific community.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

   - Master’s degree with specialization in invertebrate paleontology,
   museum studies, or a related field and at least two years of technical
   experience in the collection, organization, care and/or conservation of
   natural history specimens/collections; or a bachelor’s degree in an
   applicable field and 5 years collection experience; or an equivalent
   combination of education and experience.
   - Working knowledge of invertebrate taxonomy, geology, and the
   organization and management of invertebrate paleontology collections.
   - Database and Informatics Experience: Experience with database software
   typically used in natural history collections; working knowledge of common
   principles of biodiversity informatics and external data repositories such
   as GBIF and iDigBio.
   - Communication: Demonstrated excellence in oral and written
   communication.
   - Writing Skills: Ability to write reports, grants, professional
   correspondence, and procedure manuals.
   - Presentation Skills: Ability to effectively present information to and
   respond to questions from groups of managers, scientists, and the general
   public.
   - Computer Experience: Experience using a personal computer and with
   typical word processing, spreadsheet, email, calendar, and other software
   (PC and/or Macintosh).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

   - Experience supervising a large and diverse team of staff, volunteers,
   and students

OTHER INFORMATION:

   - Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  This
   is a full-time, regular, exempt position with excellent benefits. The job
   will start on or after January 2, 2020.
   - The primary location for this job is at NHM’s Invertebrate
   Paleontology Collections & Research facility in Carson, CA.  Travel to the
   central NHM location in Exposition Park in Los Angeles will sometimes be
   required.
   - Applicants and employees are invited to identify reasonable
   accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential
   functions of the position they seek or occupy. The incumbent must be able
   to perform this job safely, with reasonable accommodation if necessary,
   without endangering the health or safety of him/herself or others.
   - The application deadline is September 30, 2019. Submit a current CV, a
   cover letter describing how your experience, knowledge, and interest
   qualify you for this position, and the names and contact information of
   three professional references through the Museum’s employment site at
   https://nhm.org/careers-our-museums/careers-natural-history-museum or
   https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=2fc0a355-012e-4bef-9c85-724ae074a06a&jobId=89220

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Please contact jobs at nhm.org for any application inquiries.

--
Trina E. Roberts, Ph.D.
Associate VP, Collections
Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County
213-763-3330
troberts at nhm.org
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