<div dir="ltr"><div>Hello,</div><div><br></div><div>The California Academy of Sciences Geology collection is seeking a half-time Curatorial Assistant-II. This is a 20 hour a week position, with partial benefits. The salary range is $29-$32/hour. Please see below, and apply here: <a href="https://us232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/cas/Posting/View/526">https://us232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/cas/Posting/View/526</a></div><div><br></div><div><div class="gmail-job-posting-section">
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<p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><strong><span>About the Opportunity:</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Reporting
to the Collections Manager of Geology, the Curatorial Assistant-II
performs various duties related to specimen preparation and housing as
well as processing and shipping specimens being sent to other
institutions. The job will also involve a considerable amount of work in
the areas of data entry, and project-related curatorial tasks. The
Curatorial Assistant II will also participate in ongoing operations of
the department. The responsibilities for this level will include some or
if not all of the duties noted below.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;font-size:small;font-family:Arial;line-height:1.2;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><strong>Organizational Culture</strong></span><br><br><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt">This position is based in San Francisco, California. Please do not apply if you are not able to work onsite. <span>This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 1021.</span>
Candidates are required to have up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination as a
condition of employment, absent qualifying exemptions in accordance with
applicable laws. Individuals receiving a conditional offer of
employment from the California Academy of Sciences will be provided the
full text of the vaccination policy. The California Academy of Sciences
is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, to protect its
employees, volunteers and guests.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><strong><span>About the Geology Team:</span></strong><span><br></span><span>The
Geological Collections of the California Academy of Sciences contain
over 8 million specimens, including one of the best collections of
Pacific Basin invertebrates of the Mesozoic and Cenozoic ages and fossil
fish, foraminifera, and plants from California and the western U.S. The
mineral collection includes a meteorite and gemstone collection and is
worldwide in scope. Also housed in the department is the world’s
third-largest collection of both fossil and recent diatoms. These
collections are actively used by researchers from around the world. The
collections staff processes scores of loan requests each year, as well
as host dozens of visiting researchers.</span></span></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb(26,26,26)">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong></span></p>
<ul><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Performs routine curatorial duties such as specimen preparation and integrating newly acquired specimens/objects</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Processes specimens for shipment, including properly wrapping specimens, and preparing shipping forms/labels </span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Performs database entry related to specimens, label production, and data capture</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Manages project-oriented specimen processing</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">May involve library work to clarify nomenclatural issues</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">May train and work with departmental volunteers and students</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">May assist visitors to the department</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">May play a support role in Academy Health and Safety</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">May give public demonstrations, departmental tours, and answer inquiries </span></li><li style="line-height:1.2;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Follow all Academy safety regulations </span></li><li style="line-height:1.2;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Perform other job-related duties as assigned</span></li></ul>
<p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><strong><span>Qualifications: </span></strong><span>A successful candidate will have the following</span></span></p>
<p style="text-indent:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><strong><span>Experience and Education:</span></strong></span></p>
<ul><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Biology, or a closely related field</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">General knowledge of literature and curatorial procedures in Geology or Paleontology</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">A minimum of 2 years experience with museum collections</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Or an equivalent combination of education and experience</span></li></ul>
<p style="line-height:1.2;text-indent:36pt;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><strong><span>Skills and Abilities:</span></strong><em><span> </span></em></span></p>
<ul><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Good organizational and time management skills</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Specific knowledge of Geological or Paleontological collections, nomenclature, and taxonomy desirable</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Ability to understand and accurately follow detailed instructions</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Ability to responsibly handle delicate or irreplaceable specimens</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Ability to type accurately and do computer data entry</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Ability to work independently and collaboratively</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion</span></li><li style="line-height:1.2"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Ability to perform computer data entry - depending on departments/projects % time may vary</span></li></ul></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><span><p style="line-height:1.5;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font face="Arial" color="#000000"><span style="font-size:13.3333px;white-space:pre-wrap">Best,</span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.5;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,120,122);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Marie Angel</span><span 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