[Nhcoll-l] Job Posting: Vertebrate Paleontology Museum Specialist, AMNH

[Ruth O'Leary]

 Just a reminder that the closing date for this position is Friday March 24th.

  
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY  
 
An Equal Opportunity Employer  
 
  
 
NOTICE OF JOB OPENING  
 
Date: 2/17/2023  
 
  
 
Job Title: Museum Specialist (Vertebrate Paleontology)  
 
  
 
Responsibilities and Duties:  
 
  
 
The Museum Specialist will participate in the care and curation of the three Vertebrate Paleontology collections and the Fossil Plant collection. Duties include: assistance in ongoing curation and collection organization including cataloging and databasing, collection moves, specimen loans, collections inquiries, data entry and verification, visitor support, pest management, specimen inventory and rehousing, and other duties as assigned.  
 
  
 
Required Qualifications:  
 
  
 
BS or equivalent in life sciences, ability to work with paleontological research collections, ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength and high manual dexterity, proficiency in the use of PC based software, good organizational, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently are required. Experience working in museum collections and working with databases EMu and FileMaker Pro is desirable. Knowledge of taxonomic nomenclature a plus.  
 

Interested parties shouldapply online:  
 
https://careers.amnh.org/postings/3566  
 
  
 
Applications must be received no later than March 24, 2023

  
 
Applications cannot be accepted via email or snail mail  
 
  
 
**Please Note: Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to respond to email inquiries regarding the status of an application**  
 
  
 
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.    
 
  
 
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law. If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please call the Office of Human Resources.    
 

Ruth O'Leary Director of Collections, Archives and PreparationDivision of PaleontologyAmerican Museum of Natural History200 Central Park WestNew YorkNY 10024
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