[Nhcoll-l] Herbarium workroom manager (RSA Herbarium)

[Mare Nazaire]

The Herbarium at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is now accepting
applications for a full time (40 hours) Workroom Manager (Curatorial
Assistant II). Application deadline: Friday, June 9, 2017.


*Job Summary:*Assists herbarium staff in specimen preparation and routine
collections management. Responsibilities include training and supervision
of volunteers in specimen preparation; processing incoming and outgoing
loans, gifts, and exchanges; record keeping associated with specimen
transactions and accessioning; data entry; specimen filing.


*Specific Duties and Responsibilities:*

·       Trains and supervises volunteers in specimen preparation,
including mounting,
repairing, and accessioning herbarium specimens.

·       Assists with training and supervision of junior staff and
curatorial interns.

·       Processes incoming and outgoing shipments of specimens for loan,
gift, or exchange.

·       Maintains records of specimen transactions and accessioning using
computerized database.

·       Enters specimen data in the herbarium’s database.

·       Assists with filing mounted specimens into the main collection.

·       Coordinates and supervises periodic inspection of herbarium
collections for insect pests and prepares associated reports.

·       Provides herbarium orientation and assistance to visiting
researchers.

·       Assists with other appropriate aspects of herbarium and Garden
operations as required.


*Education/Qualifications*:

   - Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Biological Sciences, or Life Sciences is
   required.
   - Experience working in herbaria or natural history collections is
   required.
   - Computer literate, proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel
   is required. Familiarity with collection databases and file management
   systems is preferred.
   - Experience with preparation of archival quality specimens.
   - Excellent people skills are required; supervisory experience is
   preferred.
   - Knowledge of the geography of California / world geography highly
   desirable.
   - Strong oral and written communication skills.
   - Ability to work independently and as a team.
   - Excellent organizational skills and an eye for details.
   - Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.



Appointment terms:

*RSABG offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.*



Qualified candidates please submit resume and cover letter to:

email: *mnazaire at rsabg.org <mnazaire at rsabg.org>*

FAX: (909) 626-3489

USPS: Mare Nazaire, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 N College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711


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Mare Nazaire, Ph.D.
Collections Manager, Herbarium [RSA-POM]
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 North College Avenue
Claremont, California 91711
909.625.8767 ext. 268

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