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American Museum Of Natural History Museum Specialist
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its 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 Ichthyology department is seeking a full-time Museum Specialist. The Museum Specialist will assist in the care, maintenance and usage of Museum collections in Ichthyology. They will help ensure the collections are accessible to AMNH staff, visiting researchers, students and other interested parties.
Job duties include:
- Care and maintenance of Ichthyology collections, including:
- Specimen/objects preparation, identification, housing, labeling, organizing and shelving, including major collections moves.
- Collections cataloging, including accessions/deaccessions, digitization and database management.
- Environmental monitoring of storage facilities and laboratories and pest management.
- Monitoring preservation/condition of objects and the integrity of storage systems.
- Chemical safety, inventory control, lab maintenance, equipment and supplies.
- Processing incoming and outgoing loans, including:
- Specimen/objects retrieval and housing.
- Packing/unpacking and shipping and condition reporting.
- Invoicing, movement tracking, correspondence and records management.
- Wildlife import/export declarations and permitting (if applicable).
- Assisting staff, students, interns, volunteers and external visitors to the collections, including:
- Processing information requests and managing the curatorial approval process.
- Coordinating visits with relevant parties and security registration.
- Supervising and assisting visitors at both onsite and offsite collection storage locations.
- Other tasks as assigned, which may include but are not limited to:
- Participating in data collection for annual collection reports and other documents as needed.
- Working collaboratively with Science Conservation, Registrars, Dean of Collections, Exhibitions and other areas of the Museum on collections-related initiatives and special projects.
- Participating in collections-related fieldwork, workshops, conferences and trainings.
The expected salary for the Museum Specialist is $58,059/annual. This position is overtime-eligible and the AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.
Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working in museum collections.
- Experience working with databases.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link:
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.
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About American Museum Of Natural History
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.
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