[NHCOLL-L:3551] Herbarium Curatorial Assistant

[James Macklin]

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that the Harvard University Herbaria have
positions open for two Curatorial Assistants. The job description is
copied below. You will need to apply using Harvard's HIRES website. The
link provided contains links to both postings (requisition numbers 31106
and 31175) but can also be found by using the 'museum' filter on the
search page. http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/search_req_quick_read

Applications will be evaluated as they are received and the positions
will remain open until filled.

I would be happy to answer any questions related to the positions at any
time. My contact information is in my signature below.

Best,

James


Requisition Number 31106
Title Curatorial Assistant (II)
School / Unit Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department Harvard University Herbarium 
Location Cambridge 
Full Or Part Time Full-Time 
Hours Per Week 35 
Days And Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 
Days Off Sunday, Saturday 
Salary Grade 051 
Union HUCTW 
Eligible for Overtime 
Date Posted 08/10/2007  
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Duties And Responsibilities: Harvard University Herbaria.
Assists with the general curation of the vascular plant collections.
Processes incoming and outgoing loans and exchanges. Prepares labels for
newly acquired specimens; inserts labels; sends out sets of specimens on
exchange and to specialists as gifts. Sorts and files newly mounted
specimens into collections, and audits specimens in the herbaria for
needed repair. Does data entry for and takes digital images of type
specimens. Reorganizes collections when necessary. May serve as source
of information to the public, visiting scholars, and students,
explaining and describing the collection; and may answer correspondence
pertaining to collection as needed. Performs related job duties as
required. 
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Required Education, Experience and Skills:
College degree with specialized courses pertaining to botany and/or
herbarium collections preferred; word processing and data entry skills
helpful. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well
independently and with others. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. 
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Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
-- 
James Macklin, Ph.D.
Director of Collections and Informatics
Harvard University Herbaria
22 Divinity Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
Ph.  (617) 496-1566
Fax. (617) 495-9484

http://www.huh.harvard.edu/