[Nhcoll-l] Open Position: Geology Curatorial Assistant-II at California Academy of Sciences

[Marie Angel]

Hello,

The California Academy of Sciences Geology collection is seeking a
half-time Curatorial Assistant-II. This is a 20 hour a week position, with
partial benefits. The salary range is $29-$32/hour. Please see below, and
apply here:
https://us232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/cas/Posting/View/526

*About the Opportunity:*

Reporting to the Collections Manager of Geology, the Curatorial
Assistant-II performs various duties related to specimen preparation and
housing as well as processing and shipping specimens being sent to other
institutions. The job will also involve a considerable amount of work in
the areas of data entry, and project-related curatorial tasks. The
Curatorial Assistant II will also participate in ongoing operations of the
department. The responsibilities for this level will include some or if not
all of the duties noted below.



*Organizational Culture*

This position is based in San Francisco, California. Please do not apply if
you are not able to work onsite. This position is part of a bargaining unit
represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 1021.
Candidates are required to have up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination as a
condition of employment, absent qualifying exemptions in accordance with
applicable laws. Individuals receiving a conditional offer of employment
from the California Academy of Sciences will be provided the full text of
the vaccination policy. The California Academy of Sciences is committed to
providing a safe and healthy workplace, to protect its employees,
volunteers and guests.

*About the Geology Team:*
The Geological Collections of the California Academy of Sciences contain
over 8 million specimens, including one of the best collections of Pacific
Basin invertebrates of the Mesozoic and Cenozoic ages and fossil fish,
foraminifera, and plants from California and the western U.S. The mineral
collection includes a meteorite and gemstone collection and is worldwide in
scope. Also housed in the department is the world’s third-largest
collection of both fossil and recent diatoms.  These collections are
actively used by researchers from around the world. The collections staff
processes scores of loan requests each year, as well as host dozens of
visiting researchers.



*Key Responsibilities:*

   - Performs routine curatorial duties such as specimen preparation and
   integrating newly acquired specimens/objects
   - Processes specimens for shipment, including properly wrapping
   specimens, and preparing shipping forms/labels
   - Performs database entry related to specimens, label production, and
   data capture
   - Manages project-oriented specimen processing
   - May involve library work to clarify nomenclatural issues
   - May train and work with departmental volunteers and students
   - May assist visitors to the department
   - May play a support role in Academy Health and Safety
   - May give public demonstrations, departmental tours, and answer
   inquiries
   - Follow all Academy safety regulations
   - Perform other job-related duties as assigned

*Qualifications: *A successful candidate will have the following

*Experience and Education:*

   - Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Biology, or a closely related field
   - General knowledge of literature and curatorial procedures in Geology
   or Paleontology
   - A minimum of 2 years experience with museum collections
   - Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

*Skills and Abilities:*

   - Good organizational and time management skills
   - Specific knowledge of Geological or Paleontological collections,
   nomenclature, and taxonomy desirable
   - Ability to understand and accurately follow detailed instructions
   - Ability to responsibly handle delicate or irreplaceable specimens
   - Ability to type accurately and do computer data entry
   - Ability to work independently and collaboratively
   - Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
   - Ability to perform computer data entry - depending on
   departments/projects % time may vary

Best,

Marie Angel
Curatorial Assistant, Geology

Pronouns: she/her/hers

California Academy of Sciences

mangel at calacademy.org

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