[Nhcoll-l] Curatorial Assistant: Temporary Position in North Dakota

[Darrah Steffen]

*Position Title: *Curatorial Assistant

*Number of positions available: *1

*Keywords: *Museum, Collections, Paleontology, Fossil, Cataloging

*Location: *Bowman, ND

*Project Description:*

Participant will assist with museum collection projects focusing primarily
on identification, cataloging, and rehousing of paleontological specimens
within the Hell Creek Formation. Participant will be responsible for
working with other museum specialists to identify previously collected
specimens and to enter data into Specify. Other projects may be available
for those with sufficient experience in fossil preparation, stabilization,
and conservation.

*Work Products:*

Participant will focus on digitizing records of the Hell Creek Formation
fossils into the Specify database with clear and accurate information.
Specific projects may be developed individually with participant dependent
upon their experience, interests, and program needs. Project work will
include cataloging, identification, rehousing of specimens to meet museum
standards, and development of research tools and finding aids.

*Job Duties & Responsibilities: *

·         Organize the Hell Creek fossil collection, moving specimens
within the collections as needed.

·         Transcribe data from specimen labels and documents.

·         Work with paleontology specimen database (Specify), including
creating new data fields as needed

·         Specimen photography.

·         Rehousing objects using archival-grade materials.

·         Evaluate specimens’ need for further preparation and triage the
work in coordination with the Curator.

·         Participate in regular social media posts utilizing the fossils
of the Hell Creek collections.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

*Minimum Qualifications:*

·         Bachelor’s degree in earth science, geology, or another related
field

·         Proven and demonstrated experience working in a museum collection
and/or with fossils

·         Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

*Preferred Qualifications: *

·         Professional experience working in museum paleontology
collections

·         Willingness to be open and respectful of all backgrounds

·         Experience or willingness to work in small museum settings

*Pay:* $10,500 total
*Appointment: *18 weeks or approx. 525 hours (May 1 – September 15)

*Employment Status: *

525 hr (3-month equivalent FT) term-limited assistant. This is a
grant-supported contract position. There are not benefits or overtime for
this position.

*Housing:*

Housing is not provided by the Museum. The town of Bowman is most
convenient place to live. A list of potential housing options can be
obtained through the museum. There are other communities nearby where
rentals may be found are all within 30 minutes to an hour drive time. More
details and contact information will be provided to the selected applicant.




 Send questions and resumes to Darrah Steffen at paleo at ptrm.org. For more
information visit: https://ptrm.org/  <https://ptrm.org/>
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