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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello –<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Denver Botanic Gardens is looking to hire a Head Curator for our Natural History Collections. Review of applications will begin in late June.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applications can be submitted through the Gardens’ web site here:
<a href="https://www.botanicgardens.org/career-opportunities">https://www.botanicgardens.org/career-opportunities</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Head Curator - Natural History Collections<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#666666">Job Summary:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#666666"> Coordinates the growth, improvement, and support of Denver Botanic
Gardens’ biodiversity research efforts. Maintains all natural history collections at the highest industry standards. Directs the Kathryn Kalmbach Vascular Plant Herbarium, the Sam Mitchel Herbarium of Fungi, Denver Botanic Gardens Collection of Arthropods
and the Gardens Biorepository. Oversees curatorial positions, Research Associates, Research Scientists and other collections staff as well as those working on biodiversity research programs. Provides outreach and professional presentations on the work of the
Gardens natural history collections to internal and external audiences. May advise graduate students through the University of Colorado Denver.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#666666">Career type: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#666666">Full-time<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#666666">Education/Experience:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#666666"> Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in botany, plant conservation
biology, taxonomy, mycology, systematics or equivalent in related field and interest in developing projects related to the study and conservation of natural ecosystems; or minimum 6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education
and experience. Experience working in natural history collections with a demonstrated understanding of collection care and management required. Must demonstrate a strong record of research accomplishments and acquisition of funding as well as budget management
experience. Must possess strong plant identification skills. Must possess strong communication skills, both written and spoken, needs excellent time management skills, and good interpersonal skills. Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license, or the ability
to acquire one, and an acceptable driving record.<br>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#666666">Essential Job Duties:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Direct Kathryn Kalmbach Vascular Plant Herbarium, the Sam Mitchel Herbarium of Fungi, Denver Botanic Gardens Collection of Arthropods and the Gardens Biorepository.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Oversee the growth and curation of both the physical and digital natural history and biorepository collections.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Develop and oversee collections policies and procedures for all natural history collections.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Respond to inquiries from public and other agencies and organizations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Provide outreach and professional presentations on the work of the Gardens natural history collections to internal and external audiences including members of the public and professional
societies.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Secure and manage financial support for natural history collections and projects which build and utilize the collections.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Develop new research projects which complement and enhance existing Gardens research and write grant proposals to support these new projects.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Coordinate and lead collections-focused fieldwork, including but not limited to managing crews. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#666666">Other Job Duties</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#666666"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Keep abreast of trends and developments in field, apply appropriate changes, attend technical meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Work with all departments to assure highest quality experience for all Gardens visitors.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Attend internal Gardens meetings specific to the Research & Conservation Department and relevant Gardens’ administration.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Maintains satisfactory working relationships with managers, co-workers, and others.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Maintains a positive, helpful and solution-oriented demeanor when responding to or serving members and visitors.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#666666;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Performs other duties as requested.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#666666">Benefits:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#666666"> Major benefits include choice of medical plans, dental, vision and
life insurance, medical and daycare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Healthcare Spending Account (HSA) ; a generous retirement plan plus paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time and access to personal lines of insurance. Additional benefits include
short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), an ECO pass and a complimentary Denver Botanic Gardens membership, access to Gardens education classes and summer concert tickets.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://denverbotanicgardens.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true&internal=3639&dept=-1&city=-1&state=-1"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="173" height="76" style="width:1.802in;height:.7916in" id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.png@01D50FE8.BAD10EF0"></span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please encourage interested parties to apply.<o:p></o:p></p>
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