The California Academy of Sciences https://www.calacademy.org/
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