<div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Job Posting Summary:</font></span><br><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><br>The <b>Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County</b> is seeking an <b>Assistant Collections Manager</b>
in the department of Vertebrate Paleontology. This is a part-time (not
to exceed 20 hours per week) grant funded position for two years (Bureau
of Land Management Cooperative Agreement No. L17AC00191). This position
provides support for the curation, conservation, and digitization of
vertebrate fossils and associated accessory data from Gypsum Cave,
Nevada. This historic collection was amassed in the 1930’s and is known
to contain fossil amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The
predominant taxon in this collection is Shasta’s ground sloth, which is
evidenced by exceptionally preserved soft tissue, claw sheaths, hair,
and fibrous dung.</font></span><div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><b>Responsibilities</b> for this position include, but are not limited to: </font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><br></font></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Condition assessment and specimen inventory <br></font></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Taxonomic comparisons and element identifications <br></font></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Specimen cataloging, data entry, and specimen labeling <br></font></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Use of archival materials and techniques to house specimens <br></font></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Collections organization, preventive conservation, remedial conservation <br></font></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Imaging of cataloged specimens, including digital photography and/or photogrammetry <br></font></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Digitization of accessory data files and digital file asset management <br></font></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Project documentation and reporting for online publishing <br></font></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Participation in public education initiatives and/or field activities<br></font></span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">This position has the following <b>requirements</b>:</font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">The
successful applicant will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate
degree course or hold a recent degree in geology, biology, paleontology,
conservation, museum studies, or a related field.</font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">The
successful applicant will have a career interest in museum collections
care and be locally available to complete the project on a part-time
basis until 14 September 2019. </font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><br></font></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential <br></font></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Good hand writing, high manual dexterity, and excellent eye sight are required <br></font></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Excellent work ethic and the ability to work independently or with a team are preferred <br></font></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Strong attention to detail and the ability to learn new skills quickly and perform tasks efficiently yet accurately <br></font></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Preliminary
knowledge of vertebrate taxonomy, osteology, object conservation,
and/or collections management best practices is a plus <br></font></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Previous
experience handling specimens, using relational databases, working with
DSLR cameras, and/or volunteer work in a museum collections setting is a
plus</font><font size="2"><br></font></span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">The <b>Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County</b> is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and commitment working with a diverse community.</font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.</font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">The <b>Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County</b> is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</font></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><br>How to Apply: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__workforcenow.adp.com_jobs_apply_posting.html-3Fclient-3Dlacntymuse-26jobId-3D89186-26lang-3Den-5FUS-26source-3DCC3&d=DwMFaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=nFrJlwuUN7lxfTiqkJVaVcP6qNKNk8NwPUde1wE_87w&s=SobTniRo5AFO0CPBhzbEAH-qBtP-z-XFSOoQZqU1jfs&e=">https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=lacntymuse&jobId=89186&lang=en_US&source=CC3</a><br><br></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">Linked In Posting: <span style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_jobs_view_461847496_&d=DwMFaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=nFrJlwuUN7lxfTiqkJVaVcP6qNKNk8NwPUde1wE_87w&s=W8gQwOpOd-BcjXP2HT3Aw4Ywe4KdtVGEWt8TpvIrFno&e=">https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/461847496/</a><br><br></span></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2"><span style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><br>Cheers,<br></span></font></span></div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="2">
Vanessa R. Rhue<br>
Assistant Collections Manager<br>
Department of Vertebrate Paleontology<br><br>
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County<br>
900 Exposition Blvd<br>
Los Angeles, CA 90007<br>
Tel. (213) 763-3248<br>
Fax (213) 746-7431<br></font></span>
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