[Nhcoll-l] Job Posting- Field Museum, Collection Manager of Herpetology

[Adam Ferguson]

*Field Museum- Collections Manager, Herpetology*



The Field Museum <https://careers.hireology.com/fieldmuseum>

Chicago, IL

Full Time



Field Museum is hiring a Collections Manager to manage its world-class
Herpetology collections. The Collections Manager reports to the Head of
Zoological collections and will manage day-to-day activities in the
Herpetology collection including management of staff. The Collections
Manager will work jointly with curators to set long and short-term
priorities for the Herpetology collections and will also interact with
other collections areas, research scientists, exhibition developers, and
education staff. The Collections Manager will have opportunities to pursue
research for up to a maximum of 20% of their work time and seek funding for
collections improvements and specimen-based research projects. The
successful candidate will be evaluated on the ability to promote, study,
build, care for, and ensure accessibility to the great wealth of specimens
in the collection.

Field Museum houses one of the world’s largest collections of zoological
specimens. The 306,000-specimen Amphibian and Reptile Collection are
comprised of over 286,688 catalog entries.

The collection is a major research resource for the national and
international scientific communities. Containing unique material of special
historical and ecological significance, the collection is world-class in
size as well as taxonomic and geographic scope. The bulk of the collection
(98%) is stored in 70% ethanol and contained in over 30,000 jars and 97
steel tanks. The skeletal collection contains over 7,600 skeletons and
1,700 cleared and stained preparations. There are also over 20,000
specimens with genetic resources stored in our cryogenic facility.

*Applications must include Cover Letter and a CV to be considered. The
review of applications will begin on April 12th, 2021.*

****To be considered, application materials must be submitted via
email to **FieldHerpsCM at fieldmuseum.org
<FieldHerpsCM at fieldmuseum.org>****

*Duties and Responsibilities*

·        Managing digitization tasks including imaging specimens,
georeferencing, species inventory, and development and evaluation of
workflows and standards to ensure best practices

·        Incorporating new material into the collection, preparing,
sorting, identifying, and cataloging specimens

·        Tracking and reporting metrics of collection use and growth

·        Managing the herpetology collection budget

·        Coordinating an active loan program and on-site use of the
collection by researchers

·        Participating in the museum’s public programming and promoting the
mission of the museum and its fundraising goals

·        Supporting the museum’s commitment to increasing diversity,
access, and inclusion across its programs

·        Training, mentorship, and supervision of staff, interns, and
volunteers in the collection


*Qualifications*

·        Masters in Biology (with an emphasis in Herpetology) with at least
3 year's collections experience; Ph.D. (with an emphasis in herpetology)
desirable. A well-versed background in Herpetology is required, including
familiarity with other Herpetology collections and research;

·        Knowledge of taxonomic principles and Herpetology collection
management;

·        Strong organizational skills necessary to keep collection
accessible;

·        Ample experience with collection databases, imaging systems, and
data aggregators is required, as well as a strong history of managing
digitization projects;

·        Working knowledge of international and domestic regulations for
the shipment of specimens and requirements for packing loans;

·        Strong history of building and managing a diverse team of staff,
interns, and volunteers.


The Field Museum is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We
strive to create a working environment that is free of sexual, racial, and
ethnic discrimination, and one that promotes human dignity and mutual
respect among all staff. As such, it is the policy of the Field Museum to
hire without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex,
sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

The Field Museum strives to ensure that our career website and recruiting
process are accessible to all. If you are unable or limited in your ability
to use or access our online application, or if you require a reasonable
accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any
pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee
selection process, please direct your inquiries to
accessibility at fieldmuseum.org.


https://careers.hireology.com/fieldmuseum/525376/description

-- 

*Adam W. Ferguson, Ph.D.*

Negaunee Collection Manager of Mammals,

Field Museum

1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.

Chicago, IL 60605

fieldmuseum.org

312.665.7749


<http://fieldmuseum.org>

The Field Museum resides on the ancestral homelands of the Three Fires
Confederacy: Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi. The area was also a site of
trade, gathering and healing for more than a dozen other Native tribes.
Illinois is currently home to more than 100,000 tribal members. My respect
and gratitude to the many Native people who live here today, as well as
their ancestors.
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