[Nhcoll-l] Job posting: Collections Manager, Ornithology, Natural History Museum of LA County

[Trina Roberts]

Dear colleagues -- we are embarking on a search for a full-time,
regular Collections Manager for our bird collection.  Please spread the
word!

Collections Manager, Ornithology

Regular Full-Time

Los Angeles, CA, US

The Natural History Museum of LA County (NHMLAC) seeks a Collections
Manager of Ornithology. NHMLAC’s Ornithology collection consists of
approximately 124,000 specimens, including study skins, skeletons,
fluid-preserved specimens, taxidermy mounts, and frozen tissues of birds.
This position is directly supervised by the Curator of Ornithology.  The
position is available immediately.

The Collections Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the
ornithology collection, including processing incoming and outgoing loans,
preparation and integration of new specimens, maintaining and improving
specimen records in NHMLAC’s EMu database, conserving and organizing
specimens, managing physical improvements and digitization projects,
facilitating the use of the collection by researchers, and supporting the
needs of other NHMLAC departments including Exhibitions, Education and
Programming, and Marketing and Communications.  The Collections Manager
will also train and supervise volunteers, students, and other personnel,
and collaborate with other departments to manage shared space and
facilities.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 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 woman, a person with a disability, a
veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI+ community are welcome and encouraged
to apply.

NHMLAC 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:

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   Cares for the Ornithology collection on a day-­to-­day basis, including
   organizing and conserving specimens, preparing or processing all specimen
   loans, acquiring new specimens, preparing specimens, and facilitating
   collections visits.  Proposes, develops, and implements plans for
   collection growth and improvement.
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   Provides documentation for the collection, including cataloging and
   accessioning, entering/updating database records, inventorying, and
   enhancing documentation through digitization.  Responds to requests for
   information about the collection and shares collection records through
   external repositories.
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   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. Handles inquiries
   from the public and researchers.
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   Stays current with the research field related to the collection
   including trends and techniques in collections management, collection-based
   research, conservation, digitization, biodiversity informatics, government
   regulations, and documentation. May lead or participate in ongoing or
   original research related to the collection.
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   Trains, supervises, and manages collections personnel, including
   interns, students and volunteers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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   5 years experience in the collection, organization, care and/or
   conservation of natural history specimens/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.
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   Working knowledge of avian taxonomy and natural history.
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   Experience with database software and common principles of biodiversity
   informatics.
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   Experience writing reports, grants, professional correspondence, and/or
   procedure manuals.
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   Experience effectively presenting information to and responding to
   questions from individuals or groups of managers, scientists, and the
   general public.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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   Experience with common specimen preparations, the organization and
   management of bird collections, and community standards and existing best
   practices in ornithology.
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   Experience supervising a diverse team of staff, volunteers, and students.
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   Working knowledge of international, federal, and state regulations
   governing the collection and use of bird specimens by museums.
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   Working knowledge of external data repositories such as GBIF, iDigBio,
   and MorphoSource.
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   Experience with typical methods used for field collection and processing
   of birds.
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   Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, access and inclusion work.


OTHER INFORMATION

Annual salary for this position is $67,000.00  This is a full-time,
regular, exempt position with excellent benefits.

The primary location for this job is at the Natural History Museum of Los
Angeles County, in Exposition Park in Los Angeles. Some offsite travel will
be required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, submit a current CV, 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 through the
Museum’s employment site at
https://nhm.org/careers-our-museums/careers-natural-history-museum.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.

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/her/themself 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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