[NHCOLL-L:3233] Curatorial asst. position at CAS

[carol spencer]

See  listing from California Academy of sciences or at their website:
www.calacademy.org


CURATORIAL ASSISTANT II
HERPETOLOGY

PART-TIME, 20 HOURS PER WEEK


POSITION SUMMARY:  This is a part-time, twenty hour per week position in the
Department of Herpetology.  The Curatorial Assistant II works under the
supervision of the Collections Manager in developing and maintaining
specimen collections and associated records, and performs related database
queries and loan processing.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
-           Assists with the maintenance of departmental collection and its
updating, organization, and accessioning of new specimens
-           Assists in the maintenance and development of computerized
records of the collection or of special projects
-           Assists with processing of collection loans; may involve
shipping, receiving and preparation of specimens loaned; may involve
correspondence and maintenance of accurate records of loans and exchanges
-           Responsible for all aspects of specimen preparations
-           Will give departmental tours, public demonstrations and answer
public inquiries
            Responsible for organizing Department library
-           May work with and train volunteers and assist visitors to the
department as assigned
-           Follow all Academy safety regulations
            Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-           Bachelors degree in natural sciences or the equivalent
combination of education and experience required; graduate students in
herpetology preferred
-           Relevant technical experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
-           Ability to work independently and cooperatively with staff,
visitors and volunteers
-           Ability to type accurately minimum of 45 WPM and handle computer
functions, MS Word, MS Excel and understanding of relational database
-           Ability to responsibly handle valuable, irreplaceable and
delicate materials
-           Specific knowledge of herpetological collections and taxonomy
preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
 Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine
reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of
customers or employees of organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required
to stand, sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Requires an ability to lift fifty (35) pounds, carry/pull thirty-five (35)
pounds, perform repetitive motions twenty percent (20%) of the time and to
climb rolling ladder.

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS
$16.5910/hour, 20 hours per week with part-time benefits package.

TO APPLY:  Please apply online at http://calacademy.snaphire.com, by mail to
the Human Resources Department #HCAII 1006, 875 Howard Street, San
Francisco, CA  94103.

The California Academy of Sciences is a natural history museum, aquarium,
planetarium, and research institution located in San Francisco.  The
California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes
applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.  Visit
our web site at http://www.calacademy.org/ and click on the Employment
Opportunities link.
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