[Nhcoll-l] Job Opening: Assistant Collections Manager, Vertebrate Paleontology, Natural History Museum of LA County

[Trina Roberts]

*Assistant Collections Manager, Vertebrate Paleontology*
*Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County*
Regular Full-Time
Los Angeles, CA, US

The Natural History Museum of LA County (NHMLA) seeks an Assistant
Collections Manager of Vertebrate Paleontology. NHMLA’s Vertebrate
Paleontology collection is the fifth-largest in the U.S., with more than
150,000 specimens.  This position is directly supervised by the Collections
Manager.

The Assistant Collections Manager works with the Collections Manager to
support all ongoing collections activities and to maintain and care for the
collection.  Tasks include processing incoming and outgoing loans, entering
and maintaining database records and supplying data to users, and assisting
in routine monitoring and maintenance of the collections workspace.  The
Assistant Collections Manager facilitates use of the collection by visiting
researchers and helps support the needs of other NHMLA departments as
directed.  The Assistant Collections Manager provides operational
coordination and training to staff, volunteers, students, interns, and
contractors as needed.

NHMLA is especially interested in candidates whose background and
experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engage and
include culturally diverse audiences in museums and in science.


*RESPONSIBILITIES:*

   - Participates in curation and collection management activities
   including identifying, classifying, organizing, moving, preparing, and
   preserving objects, specimens, and archives for research, exhibition and
   education. May participate in fieldwork. Contributes to conservation of
   objects as it relates to specimen housings, storage and/or display.
   Exercises independent judgment in the classification of artifacts and
   specimens under the general direction of a Collections Manager.
   - Maintains collection records and supplies data when requested. Uses
   computerized databases and digital technology to document information on
   collections and their locations. Catalogues specimens/objects and
   localities as necessary for research and exhibitions. Assists in processing
   loan requests and new acquisitions (e.g. purchases, donations,
   exchanges).Adheres to all institutional and departmental guidelines for the
   management of the Museum’s collections.
   - Assists visiting scientists by providing logistical access to the
   collections as directed by the Collections Manager.
   - Assists in the routine monitoring and maintenance of the collections
   workspace, including any laboratory areas, and collection objects and
   specimens.
   - Participates in the Museum’s Public Program activities, including but
   not limited to, assisting with exhibitions, presentation of public
   lectures, instruction of Museum classes and participating in educational
   programs.
   - Provides operational coordination and training to staff, volunteers,
   work study students, interns, and contractors as needed.
   - Maintains working space, and purchases collection tools, equipment and
   supplies.
   - Conducts collection and lab tours as needed.


*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*

   - Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of
   experience in a job involving a similar type of collection (e.g.
   identification, classification, excavation, preparation, or conservation of
   specimens), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
   - Familiarity with basic collection conservation and care.
   - Demonstrated skill and experience in handling museum objects/specimens.
   - Basic knowledge of object data and the use of databases in museum
   collections management.
   - Eligibility to work in the U.S.
   - Experience using a personal computer and with typical word processing,
   spreadsheet, email, calendar, and other software (PC and/or Macintosh).


*DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*

   - Master’s degree in a related field
   - Demonstrated competency in the use of DSLR cameras and management of
   digital assets.
   - Demonstrated competency in the use and care of dissecting microscopes.
   - Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions
   from individuals and groups, including the general public.


*ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:*The incumbent is in a non-confined
office-type setting in which he or she is free to move about at will. The
environment for this position is mostly clean and comfortable but may
include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, dust, extreme
temperatures, etc.

In the course of performing this work, the incumbent:

   - Will spend substantial time sitting, utilizing the computer and
   microscope.
   - Must travel via personal vehicle or public transport to off-site
   meetings.
   - May lift up to 50 lbs. periodically.
   - Operate a computer using typical software and internet tools.
   - If working in collection or laboratory areas and/or moving
   collections, respirator, hearing protection, and gloves may be required.
   During such work, extended periods of standing and stooping may be
   necessary.
   - Must be able to work under any or all of the following lab conditions:
   resin fumes, dust, various chemicals (e.g. solution and reaction adhesives,
   acetic, formic or sulfamic acid, polyester resins, or organic solvents),
   use sharp objects and assist with lifting/moving heavy objects. May be
   required to wear a lab coat, respirator, face shield, and gloves with the
   use of chemicals.



*OTHER INFORMATION:*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 regular, non-exempt position.

The primary location for this job is at the Natural History Museum of Los
Angeles County, in Exposition Park in Los Angeles. Some offsite travel will
be required.

Applicants and employees are invited to identify reasonable accommodations
that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the
position they seek or occupy. The incumbent must be able to perform this
job safely, with reasonable accommodation if necessary, without endangering
the health or safety of him/herself or others.

The application deadline is *November 15, 2019*. Submit a current CV, a
cover letter describing how your experience, knowledge, and interest
qualify you for this position, and the names and contact information of
three professional references by visiting the  Museum’s employment site at
www.nhm.org/jobs, or go directly to the online application site at
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=2fc0a355-012e-4bef-9c85-724ae074a06a&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=298420
.

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



--
Trina E. Roberts, Ph.D.
Associate VP, Collections
Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County
213-763-3330
troberts at nhm.org
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