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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">The Geological Curator, the official journal of the Geological Curators’ Group, is evolving. The GCG committee are extremely grateful for your feedback on the journal submitted as part of
the recent questionnaire and we are considering all of your responses in detail. We are also currently reviewing all aspects of journal production and delivery to ensure that the standard and cost-effectiveness of the journal is maximised. We are particularly
interested in ensuring:</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">There is a wide breadth of subjects covered which are relevant to everyone who works with geological collections</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">In order to facilitate this,
</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"><b><u>we are seeking additional voluntary roles on the editorial team</u></b></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">. We are looking for
</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"><b><u>1-2 production assistants</u></b></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"> and
</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"><b><u>2-4 editorial assistants</u></b></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">. Each individual would be expected to volunteer up to 60 hours
of their time per year, although this may not be evenly distributed throughout the year. If you are interested in applying, please send a CV and examples of how you meet the person specification to
</span><a href="mailto:journal@geocurator.org"><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">journal@geocurator.org</span></a><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"> by
</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"><b><u>14</u></b></span><b><u><sup><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">th</span></sup></u></b><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"><b><u>
March 2020</u></b></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">. The expected start date for the roles (particularly the production assistant role) is
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April 2020</u></b></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">. The role descriptions are set out at the end of this email.</span></p>
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<span style="color:black; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">A charitable organisation such as the GCG depends entirely on volunteers who are willing to share their time, knowledge and skills for the benefit of the geological collections
community. Whilst these roles are, at times, challenging, there is also satisfaction in furthering the shared vision of our group: Geological collections thriving for science and society. If you are interested in being part of this, we look forward to hearing
from you. </span></p>
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<span style="color:black; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Copies of the journal (including recent freely available issues) are available at
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.geocurator.org/journal/" id="LPlnk307671"><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">https://www.geocurator.org/journal/</span></a>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Many best wishes,</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Solicit manuscripts for the Geological Curator in collaboration with the editor</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Help authors move through the various stages of the submission, review and final versions of a manuscript in a timely manner, ensuring critical deadlines are met</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Contribute to documents facilitating the processes of submission, review and editing of manuscripts and contribute to discussions and provide advice regarding overall
scope and direction of the journal</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"><b><u>Person specification</u></b></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Currently works, or has worked, for at least 5 years in a position where they are/were responsible for a geological collection</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">At least 2-3 papers as first author in reputable peer-reviewed journals</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Ability to contribute up to 60 hours per year (this is negotiable and may change and may not be evenly distributed throughout the year).</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Please specify areas of expertise including, but not limited, to the following:</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Collections management</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Museum management</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Palaeontology</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Mineralogy</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Public engagement (including exhibitions)</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Citizen Science</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Conservation</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"><b><u>PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"><b><u>Job description</u></b></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Copy edit all accepted revised manuscripts</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Liaise with authors, Associate Editors and Editor regarding changes in content and style at copy editing stage</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Ensure all components of manuscripts meet journal style</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Format journal issues and produce final version for publishing</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Liaise with Editor to facilitate addition of advertisements etc into final version</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Help develop journal style manual</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Liaise with printers and binders to print final issues</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Liaise with Editor, Finance Officer and Secretary to ensure publication and distribution of individual journal issues</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Work with Editor, Finance Officer and Secretary to ensure journal remains in budget and meets deadlines</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Keep statistics and produce reports as required</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Provide advice on potential stylistic changes to journal</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt"><b><u>Person specification</u></b></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Experience with and access* to desktop publishing software** of sufficient quality to match current content and production values
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Extensive experience and high degree of proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Excel</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Familiarity with scientific publications</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">High standard of written English</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Ability to comprehend and summarise complex information in a timely fashion</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Ability to work as part of a team</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Ability to communicate effectively via email</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Ability to work to, sometimes tight, deadlines</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">Ability to contribute up to 60 hours per year (this is negotiable and may change and may not be evenly distributed throughout the year).</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">*Please note that if you don’t currently have access to relevant software you are still invited to apply, but please do mention this in your application</span></p>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:12pt">**Please state which software you have experience with</span></p>
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