<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif">The California Academy of Sciences has a position as a Curatorial Assistant III open in the Botany Department. There is a link at the bottom or you can visit our web page, scroll to the bottom of the home page and you will find a link for "careers" at the bottom of the page.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">POSITION SUMMARY:<span> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span> </span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Botanical
Collections of the California Academy of Sciences contain more than 2.3 million
specimens, including the largest collection of California vascular plants,
historical collections from the Galapagos Islands and Mexico, and a rapidly
growing collection of bryophytes.<span> </span>These
collections are heavily used by researchers from around the world.<span> </span>The collections staff processes dozens of
loan and image requests each year in addition to hosting scores of visiting
researchers and students.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This is a
full-time position to be filled by or before August 1, 2018.<span> </span>Under minimal supervision, the Curatorial
Assistant III performs various duties related to collections acquisition, care
and organization.<span> </span>In addition to ongoing
departmental activities, the Curatorial Assistant III may undertake independent
projects related to the maintenance and curation of collections.<span> </span>Assigned responsibilities range from average
to difficult in nature and require advanced knowledge.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:<span></span></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Processes
specimens, including sorting, preparing, cataloging, preparing labels from
field notebooks or digital sources, and integrating existing or incoming
material, and assists with the maintenance of preparation and storeroom
areas.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Performs
routine curatorial duties such as processing incoming and outgoing loans
and other shipments. May assist in maintaining records of transactions.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assists in
overseeing departmental digitization activities.<span> </span>Must become familiar with specimen
database and assist in the training of other staff, students and
volunteers in data entry.<span> </span>May
include operating slide scanners, digital camera equipment, and image
processing.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Trains new
staff, interns and volunteers in the processing, preparation and
maintenance of collections and digitization activities.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assists
visitors, students or scientists in the use of the collections.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">May assist
Collection Manager with purchasing supplies and managing collections budget.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">May be asked
to temporarily perform some of the duties of the Collections Manager when
the incumbent in that position is away.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assists
Collections Manager in maintaining the quality of information in the
database. Includes verifying and updating information input by others; and
uploading data from other database platforms<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assists
Curators in their research as appropriate.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">May undertake
field trips related to collections development.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">May be asked
to participate in or present talks at professional scientific meetings<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">May be asked
to serve on Academy-wide committees, or as a liaison for the Collections
Manager on standing committees.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">May assist in
the preparation of grant proposals.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">May be asked
to give departmental tours and public demonstrations.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">May be asked
to do library or archival research to answer inquiries or in the
performance of routine curation of collections.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">May be asked
to provide identifications consistent with education and training or
experience appropriate to this position.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14pt;border:none;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">May be asked
to supply technical information, specimens and design input for Academy
displays, to other Academy departments, or to other institutions.<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">EDUCATION
and/or EXPERIENCE:<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A qualified candidate will have a
combination of the following experience and/or equivalent education:<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Master’s
degree with specialization in Systematic Botany; general knowledge of
literature and curatorial procedures in Botanical collections; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.<b><span></span></b></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Previous
experience with museum collections is <b>required</b>
for this position.<b><span></span></b></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience
with organizing and participating in collecting expeditions is also desirable.<b><span></span></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;color:black"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</span></b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></i><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(204,0,0)"><span></span></span></i></b></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Excellent
oral and written communication skills<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Good
organizational and time-management skills<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability
to work independently and cooperatively<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability
to train and supervise Curatorial Assistants, Volunteers and Students<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Specific
knowledge of systematic botany and the literature relevant to the field<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Familiarity
with the California/western North American flora is a plus<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Thorough
understanding of routine collection management tasks<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Knowledge
of or demonstrated ability to learn new computer software, including <i>Specify</i> and other database platforms,
and imaging processing are highly desirable.<span>
</span>Specific knowledge of <i>Microsof</i>t
<i>Word, Excel, </i>and <i>Google Apps</i> as well as image capture and post processing software
are a definite plus.</span></p></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default"><font face="georgia, serif"><a href="http://calacademy.snaphire.com/jobdetails?ajid=CT3Z8" target="_blank">http://calacademy.snaphire.com/jobdetails?ajid=CT3Z8</a></font><br></div><div class="gmail_default"><font face="georgia, serif"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="m_5502497922583910066gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Dr. Debra Trock<div><b>Director of Science Collections &</b></div><div><b>Senior Collections Manager, Botany</b></div><div>California Academy of Sciences</div><div>55 Music Concourse Drive</div><div>San Francisco, CA 94118</div><div><a href="mailto:dtrock@calacademy.org" target="_blank">dtrock@calacademy.org</a></div><div>PH: 415-379-5363</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>