[Nhcoll-l] Job Announcement: LACM Vertebrate Paleontology Intern, Gypsum Cave Curation project

[Vanessa Rhue]

Job Posting Summary:

The *Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County* is seeking an *Assistant
Collections Manager* in the department of Vertebrate Paleontology. This is
a part-time (not to exceed 20 hours per week) grant funded position for two
years (Bureau of Land Management Cooperative Agreement No. L17AC00191).
This position provides support for the curation, conservation, and
digitization of vertebrate fossils and associated accessory data from
Gypsum Cave, Nevada. This historic collection was amassed in the 1930’s and
is known to contain fossil amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The
predominant taxon in this collection is Shasta’s ground sloth, which is
evidenced by exceptionally preserved soft tissue, claw sheaths, hair, and
fibrous dung.

*Responsibilities* for this position include, but are not limited to:


   - Condition assessment and specimen inventory
   - Taxonomic comparisons and element identifications
   - Specimen cataloging, data entry, and specimen labeling
   - Use of archival materials and techniques to house specimens
   - Collections organization, preventive conservation, remedial
   conservation
   - Imaging of cataloged specimens, including digital photography and/or
   photogrammetry
   - Digitization of accessory data files and digital file asset management
   - Project documentation and reporting for online publishing
   - Participation in public education initiatives and/or field activities


This position has the following *requirements*:

The successful applicant will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate
degree course or hold a recent degree in geology, biology, paleontology,
conservation, museum studies, or a related field.

The successful applicant will have a career interest in museum collections
care and be locally available to complete the project on a part-time basis
until 14 September 2019.


   - Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
   - Good hand writing, high manual dexterity, and excellent eye sight are
   required
   - Excellent work ethic and the ability to work independently or with a
   team are preferred
   - Strong attention to detail and the ability to learn new skills quickly
   and perform tasks efficiently yet accurately
   - Preliminary knowledge of vertebrate taxonomy, osteology, object
   conservation, and/or collections management best practices is a plus
   - Previous experience handling specimens, using relational databases,
   working with DSLR cameras, and/or volunteer work in a museum collections
   setting is a plus


The *Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County* is seeking applicants
who have demonstrated experience and commitment working with a diverse
community.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is
filled.

The *Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County* is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

How to Apply:
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Cheers,

Vanessa R. Rhue
Assistant Collections Manager
Department of Vertebrate Paleontology

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Tel. (213) 763-3248
Fax (213) 746-7431
www.nhm.org
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