[Nhcoll-l] Job Posting: Collections Manager, Mineral Sciences, Natural History Museum of L.A. County

Wed Aug 2 20:26:49 EDT 2023

Hi colleagues,

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is now searching for a
Collections Manager in our Mineral Sciences department.  Please share with
your networks and with potential candidates, and get in touch if you have
questions.

The full ad and application link are at
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=2fc0a355-012e-4bef-9c85-724ae074a06a&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=451754&lang=en_US&source=CC2

All our open jobs can also be found on the museum website at
https://nhm.org/careers-our-museums/careers-natural-history-museum

*Collections Manager, Mineral Sciences*
The Natural History Museum of LA County (NHMLAC) seeks a Collections
Manager of Mineral Sciences. NHMLAC’s Mineral Sciences collection includes
approximately 150,000 specimens, including minerals, rocks, meteorites,
gems, and related synthetic materials.  The collection is worldwide in
scope but has particular strengths in minerals from California, native
gold, and gem crystals.  Approximately half of all known mineral species
are represented in the collection, which is actively used for both research
and exhibitions.

The Collections Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the
mineral sciences collection, maintain and improve database records,
conserve and organize specimens, improve and enhance the collection through
physical improvements and digitization projects, facilitate the use of the
collection by researchers and other users, train and supervise volunteers
and students, and support the needs of other NHMLA departments including
Exhibitions, Education and Programming, Communications, and Advancement.
This position is directly supervised by the Curator of Mineral Sciences.

The NHMLA values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and
access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as
Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), neurodiverse, a person
with a disability, a veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI+ community are
welcome and encouraged to apply.  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:*

   - Cares for the collection and manages activities on a day-to-day
   basis, including organizing, storing, securing, and conserving objects.
   Proposes, develops, and oversees plans for collection growth, improvement,
   and reorganization. Processes all incoming and outgoing objects and/or
   materials including purchases, donations, exchanges, field collections, and
   loans, serving as a liaison between donors, lenders, and the Registrar’s
   Office.
   - Provides documentation for the collection, including cataloging,
   entering and updating database records, inventorying, enhancing
   documentation through digitization, and researching object, specimen,
   and/or material information.
   - Responds to requests for information about the collection; facilitates
   visits and access to objects and data by researchers and others using the
   collection. Uses modern analytical techniques (e.g. XRF, XRD, Raman) for
   mineral identification and to assist visiting and remote researchers.
   - Participates in education and other public program activities of the
   Museum including but not limited to collection tours, supporting
   exhibitions, and participation in public museum events.  Trains,
   supervises, and manages students and volunteers.
   - Stays current with professional topics relevant to the management of
   the collection, including trends and techniques in collections management,
   analytical methods, collection-based research, conservation, digitization,
   government regulations, and documentation.

*REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*

   - 3-5 years experience in the collection, organization, care and/or
   conservation of mineral science, geology, or related museum collections;
   relevant experience may have been gained through work as a student or
   professional.  We expect qualified applicants will have either a
   substantial history of museum work or a bachelor’s or graduate degree in a
   related field and some museum work experience, but we encourage applicants
   in their cover letters to explain how their particular combination of
   education and experience qualifies them for the position.
   - Working knowledge of factors important to the management of the
   collection, such as mineral classification, gemology, geological
   formations, and community standards and existing best practices in the care
   of minerals, gems, and other collection objects.
   - Working knowledge of international, federal, and state regulations
   governing the collection and the use of its objects.
   - Experience writing reports, grants, professional correspondence,
   and/or procedure manuals.
   - Experience effectively presenting information to and responding to
   questions from individuals or groups of managers, scientists, and the
   general public.

*DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*

   - Experience with database software typically used in natural history or
   similar museum collections; working knowledge of common principles of
   informatics and external data repositories common in these fields.
   - Experience with analytical techniques in mineralogy, such as X-ray
   fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectroscopy.
   - Experience supervising a diverse team of staff, volunteers, and
   students.
   - Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, access and inclusion.

*OTHER INFORMATION*
Annual salary for this position is $64,500. This is a full-time, regular,
exempt position with excellent benefits.

The application deadline is September 1, 2023. Submit a current resume, 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 using the link on the Museum’s employment
site at https://nhm.org/careers-our-museums/careers-natural-history-museum.

The primary location for this job is at the Natural History Museum of Los
Angeles County, in Exposition Park in Los Angeles, California. 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 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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