[Nhcoll-l] Assistant Collections Manager of Invertebrate Paleontology at NHMLA

[Lindsay Walker]

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking an Assistant
Collections Manager for our Research & Collections – Invertebrate
Paleontology department at the Natural History Museum. The Assistant
Collections Manager is primarily responsible for the curation, physical
conservation, and management of the Invertebrate Type Collection in support
of a IMLS-awarded Museums for America grant to refurbish and improve
physical and digital access to that collection. In this capacity the ACM
will utilize a digital collections management system, and develop and
implement workflows and protocols for efficient and useful generation of
digital data from this collection. In addition, the Assistant Collections
Manager will train, supervise, and support the professional development of
a team of volunteers and student interns as a core component of that grant.
It is anticipated that the Assistant Collections Manager will work closely
with Invertebrate Paleontology staff, the NHMLAC Collection’s Office, and
other collection’s staff at NHMLAC when feasible to provide student interns
and volunteers access and experiences in other areas of the museum.

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

   1. Digital Collections Management: Maintains and generates digital
   collection records, supplies data for research projects /reports, and
   develops and enhances the collections management system.
   2. Collections Care: Participates in curation and collections management
   activities including identifying, preparing and preserving objects and
   specimens for research, exhibition, and education. Contributes to
   conservation of objects as it relates to storage and/or display. Exercises
   independent judgment in the classification of artifacts and specimens under
   the general direction of a Collections Manager or Curator. Acts as liaison
   with the Collection’s and Registrar's offices as directed by the
   Collections Manager or Curator.
   3. Collection Work Space Maintenance: Coordinates refurbishment and
   routine maintenance of the Invertebrate Paleontology & Malacology type
   collections room.
   4. Public Programs and Researcher Support: Participates in the Museum's
   Public Program activities where and when relevant, including but not
   limited to, assisting in educational programs. Assists visiting scientists
   by providing access to the collections as directed by the Collections
   Manager or Curator. Conducts collection and lab tours as needed.
   5. Staff and Volunteer Coordination: Provides operational coordination,
   training, and professional development to staff, volunteers, work-study
   students, interns, and contractors as needed.

This position has the following requirements:

· A B.S., B.A., or M.S. in biology, geology, paleontology, or a related
discipline.

· Experience working with natural history collections, competence using
computer databases of natural history collections and mapping software, and
knowledge of fossil invertebrates.

· Readiness and competence to supervise and training part-time interns,
volunteers, and work-study students.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is especially interested
in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to
contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion at culturally
diverse audiences in museum and in sciences.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking applicants who
have demonstrated experience and commitment working with a diverse
community. Salary is
commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. This is a full time,
temporary (12 month), non-exempt position to start July 1, 2019.
Applications will be accepted through May 17, 2019.

A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for
all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues
until position is filled. Interested candidates please visit
www.nhm.org/jobs and click the link of the position for which you are
interested or go directly to the online application.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Please email jobs at nhm.org for any application inquiries.

Lindsay Walker

Assistant Collections Manager

Invertebrate Paleontology (LACMIP)

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007

Collections: 310-851-4764

http://bit.ly/lacmip-gbif
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