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Assistant/Associate Curator, Anthropology
The Division of Anthropology, American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) seeks an Assistant or Associate Curator in physical/ biological anthropology. This is a tenure track position with the duration of review for tenure negotiable depending on the candidate's degree of professional experience and accomplishment. Candidates should have a strong background in paleoanthropological research and welcome the challenge of working with one of the world's most comprehensive collections in this area as well as interacting with colleagues at AMNH across the biological and physical sciences. AMNH curatorships are defined as research positions: prior experience with museum collections and an active and productive field program are not absolute requirements, though would be considered strongly positive attributes. AMNH curators are expected to maintain a high level of productivity in original research, to seek extramural funding, and to assume oversight responsibility for the management of Museum collections relevant to their areas of expertise. Other responsibilities may include advising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, offering courses in the Museum's Richard Gilder Graduate School, serving on committees, and participating in Museum-sponsored exhibits and educational programs. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. degree before the expected employment start date (July 1, 2012). The American Museum of Natural History is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and encourages applications from women and minority candidates. Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
a) Cover letter with name, address and current position of the applicant including a description of the candidate's research interests, accomplishments, and plans.
b) List of dissertation advisors, committee members, co-authors and co-PIs on grants that have received funding during the preceding five years.
c) Detailed curriculum vitae, complete bibliography, copies of up to five relevant publications (pdf versions preferred).
d) Names, positions, institutional affiliations and contact information for no more than three referees regarding the applicant's professional qualifications.
Electronic submission of all materials is strongly encouraged but materials may also be sent by mail or courier (not fax) to:
Anthropology Search Committee
Division of Anthropology
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024-5192
Email submissions should be directed to: anita@amnh.org (attention, Anthropology Search Committee).
To receive the fullest consideration, applications should be received no later than January 30, 2012.
Assistant Director of Sales, Global Business Development
The Assistant Director of Sales, GBD will pursue and close distribution agreements for AMNH content by attending conferences, identifying opportunities, cultivating relationships, and managing contract negotiations. Establish alliances with firms and industry organizations to bring AMNH content to new museum development projects. Manage customer relationships with select current collaborators and venues making certain agreements are fulfilled and identifying additional opportunity areas. Position will spend significant time traveling domestically and internationally.
This position will work with the head of the department as well as other sales staff, operations managers, scientists and educators. Position will spend significant time traveling domestically and internationally engaging in the following activities:
- Establishing alliances to bring AMNH content (primarily traveling exhibitions and planetarium content) to existing and new venues
- Managing existing relationships with partner institutions and helping to foster new relationships as well
- Promoting AMNH products at industry conferences, onsite visits, and institutional networks
- Helping to define new product offerings in conjunction with both internal resources and possible external design firms and other industry partners
- Negotiating contracts and responsibilities, ensuring contract fulfillment and customer satisfaction
- Tracking and reporting on potential partnerships, progress, and status of deals
Required Qualifications:
Sales:
- Minimum 5-6 years of relevant professional experience in high performance sales environments
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in developing and managing client relationships, preferably working in a similar museum program or related field (design, architecture, art, media)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to integrate knowledge across disciplines to include cold calling, consultative selling, closing contracts, and operation/process flow
- Proven ability to identify, target and secure key business relationships
- Ability to identify and define key sales metrics, measure sales process, and create goals that drive growth
- Comfortable using online software sales automation products such as Salesforce.com and web collaboration tools like WebEx
Industry:
- Understanding of cultural institutions and/or the exhibition development process is beneficial
- Experience working with overseas clients preferred. Fluency in foreign languages a plus.
- Experience with distribution of planetarium content a plus
Other:
- Must be articulate, organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-changing entrepreneurial environment.
- Need to have an outgoing, dynamic personality and be comfortable interacting with various personalities and different levels of negotiations.
- Must be an effective problem solver, an excellent communicator, and a true team player; must be able to multi-task and manage a busy work-load and frequent obstacles, while maintaining a healthy sense of humor.
- Master's Degree in one of following areas: museum studies, business, art history, history, marketing, non-profit administration preferred. Combined with degree in the sciences or technical media very desirable; Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and sales skills;
- Writing proficiency; Knowledge of domestic and international museum communities.
- Experience in sales, marketing, relationship management, project management, and general business and legal practices;
- Strong computer aptitude and ability to travel;
- Personal traits or characteristics: Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Acute and creative problem solving and needs-fulfillment abilities; Self-motivated, dedicated, and driven team player; Knowledgeable and passionate about AMNH and its mission; Customer-focused with effective relationship management skills
Interested applicants should forward their résumé, cover letter and salary history to: busdev5@amnh.org
Associate Traveling Exhibitions Registrar
The Associate Traveling Exhibitions Registrar will manage artifact loans to AMNH traveling exhibitions by coordinating internal and incoming loans, creating and maintaining paper and electronic loan records, organizing domestic and international shipments, facilitating customs and permitting, managing the packing and crating process, and supervising the transit, installation and de-installation of traveling exhibition at hosting venues.
- Coordinating internal and incoming loans and issuing loan agreements, creating and maintaining all records associated with these loans, issuing certificates of insurance and maintaining insurance records, evaluating facility reports for potential host museums.
- Organizing domestic and international shipments, facilitating customs, applying for import/export permits and immunity from seizure, creating exhibition budgets, planning and supervising the artifact crating process.
- Supervising the shipment of traveling exhibition loans, supervising the installations and de-installations of traveling exhibition loans at host venues, completing artifact condition reports.
Please forward cover letter and resume to: registrar@amnh.org
AV Systems Designer, Exhibition Interactives & Media
The Media System Designer is responsible for supporting the rest of the team by designing, estimating, prototyping, documenting, and managing the purchase and installation of equipment behind the exhibits, which include human interfaces, computers, networks and AV equipment. Shared responsibilities also include the encoding, organization, maintenance and backup of digital information created in EM&I plus the management of all software licenses. The System Designer is occasionally responsible for the support of traveling exhibitions during translation and installation. The most important responsibility of the AV System Designer is to bring innovative designs that provide creative interactive solutions, in a stable, organized and affordable way.
Depending on personal skills, the System designer may play a role of Media Producer and be responsible for the research, conceptualization, development, design, prototyping, production, documentation, archival and evaluation of assigned pieces in various formats (video, computer based and hand-on interactives, depending on the skill set); assist other Media Producers in the development and production of their pieces, when special skills are required (ex. videotaping, editing, animating, graphic designing, programming, etc.). System Designers are responsible for managing: AV project schedules, budgets, meetings and the installation of exhibition equipment, with other departments and external vendors.
Required Qualifications:
Four year technology based degree or equivalent industry certification and experience; practical knowledge of audio-visual systems design (projectors, speakers, amplifiers, sensors, LEDs, etc), installation and maintenance; strong computer hardware, operating system and development skills; understanding of interactive design and programming methods; understanding of media integration into museum based exhibitions; knowledge of digital audio and video standards; Ability to research and prototype new technologies and integration concepts; ability to document audio-visual installation and support procedures. Ability to manage schedules and budgets. Ability to coordinate 3rd party vendors, installation staff and internal teams.
Interested applicants should forward their cover letter and resume to: mediarecruiting@amnh.org
Director of Facilities Operations
The Director of Facilities Operations will manage the day-to-day operations of the Facilities department and oversee the delivery of customer service by the facilities operations staff.
Responsibilities Include:
- Oversee plant responsibilities including maintenance, utilities, and construction trades
- Manage individual trade shops and provide direction to shop managers and supervisory staff
- Plan and manage financial budget for operating and capital
- Create and maintain a working environment conducive to the mission of the Facilities Ops department
- Perform and manage engineering design reviews
- Responsible for managing union issues and OSHA regulations to maintain museum standards
- Prepare financial reports, estimates status progress reports are requested
Qualifications:
5-7 years experience is Facilities Operations management or similar role; College degree, specialization in engineering, facilities management or other related area of study strongly preferred; Ideal candidate will work extremely well under pressure, have immense patience and the ability to effectively handle stressful situations.
Exterminator, Custodial Services
The Exterminator will manage the entire extermination program including the development and implementation of the Integrated Pest Management program. This position will report to the Director of Custodial Service but will be expected to ensure all aspects of the program are operational and effective with a minimum of supervision. The exterminator will act autonomously in regard to implementing best practices for all conditions. The exterminator will be expected to keep current an all best practices in the industry. This position will have flexible hours based on the needs of the facility.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Sprays chemical solutions to exterminate pest that may infest the facility.
- Places baits, and / or traps for pests that may be present.
- Cleans areas that harbor pests in preparation for various applications.
- Completes a maintenance schedule and fills out log books.
- Maintains pesticide log book.
- Responds to routine and emergency calls for service.
- Makes decisions independently.
- Follows all applicable safety rules and regulations.
- Performs other duties as needed
Qualifications:
New York State Pesticide Applicators License; 10 years’ experience in a large Museum type facility
Please forward application materials to: hrdesk@amnh.org
Executive Assistant, Global Business Development
The Executive Assistant will provide senior-level administrative support for the Senior Director of Global Business Development and will serve as the primary contact for museum staff and external clients on behalf of the GBD Department.
Responsibilities Include:
- Managing the Senior Director’s schedule, including coordinating meetings, visits, tours, and travel: involves constant liaison with museum personnel (executive and support staff) and high-level external clients; prioritizing, resolving scheduling conflicts, and coordinating meeting locations, AV, food and other logistics.
- Make travel arrangements and process reimbursements for the Senior Director (GBD)
- Liaise with other staff members on purchase requisitions and orders; track status of POs, payments, and other relationships; liaise with Purchasing, Accounting, and vendors
- Respond to requests for departmental information and assistance
- Generate and maintain departmental reports, team calendars, record keeping, and departmental database data entry; conduct general research projects and directed.
- Provide general office support such as telephone coverage, ordering supplies, mass mailings and overnight shipments, photocopying, filing, preparing meeting materials, and general record keeping.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree is required
- A minimum of 2 years in an equivalent or similar position
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, experience
- Experience liaising with high-level clients and senior management
- Poise and adaptability in high-stress situations;
- Ability to work quickly under tight deadlines;
- Attention to detail, and ability to take initiative where appropriate
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office-particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;
- Ability to perform quick and effective internet research
Please forward cover letter and resume to jbose@amnh.org
Financial Administrator, Center for Biodiversity & Conservation
The CBC Financial Administrator is responsible for managing all CBC financial planning exercises and manages the departmental budget. The position works with project managers to develop annual budgets and identify funding sources, manage grants, and track expenses. The position acts as primary interface with the Museum's Budget, Finance, Accounting, and Purchasing Departments and works closely with the Development Department.
- Work with individual programs to determine annual and multi-year budgets and funding sources, staff allocations to projects, and grant implementation timelines. Manage departmental master budget, and coordinate budget analysis and reporting with Finance and Development Departments. The Financial Administrator works with staff on systems to track grants and expenses to ensure implementation according to agreements, compliance, and timely completion and reporting.
- Responsible for expense accounting, tracking and reconciliation, maintaining organized tracking system of all requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices for the department.
- Work with Human Resources Department regarding departmental organization and structure, position descriptions, hiring, policies and procedures, and benefits. Manage personnel VRBA process
- Oversee departmental research and collection permits; prepare applications and reports regarding permitting, transport and accessioning of samples. Ensure staff compliance with research (IACUC) and collection AMNH policies.
Requirements:
BS or BA with Business or management focus, MPA or MBA preferred; Strong, proven program management experience, including grant management, budget planning and tracking; Proficiency with financial software; Analytical problem-solving experience, the ability to develop financial models and analyses, and experience in applying analytics to institutional decision-making; proven proficiency with spreadsheets, including pivot tables; databases and financial tracking software. Excellent oral and written communication skills
Institutional Advancement Assistant
The division of Institutional Advancement seeks an Assistant to provide support to the growing efforts of the Institutional Advancement team. He/she will provide assistance in supporting the work of the Senior Vice President and Executive Assistant as well as administrative and clerical support for two Senior Directors on an as-needed basis.
Responsibilities Include:
- Providing general administrative support to the Executive Assistant to the SVP in the form of answering phones, photocopying, filing, delivering mail and running errands (both inside and outside the Museum);
- Providing additional clerical support, as needed, to the offices of the Sr. Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and the Sr. Director of Budget & Administration, in the form of basic data entry, assisting with mass mailings, performing basic internet searches, and updating documents and/or spreadsheets as directed;
- Limited preparation of memos and letters; and
- Ordering of office supplies.
Job Requirements:
College graduate is preferred; At least one year of administrative/clerical experience (or strong, relevant internship experience); Working knowledge of Microsoft Office-particularly Word and Excel; Ability to perform quick and effective internet research; Ability to work quickly under tight deadlines; Poise and adaptability in high-stress situations; Attention to detail, and ability to take initiative where appropriate
Experience in non-profit, museums or other cultural setting is a plus.
IT System Designer
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Technologist in the IT System Designer is responsible for supporting the rest of the team by designing, estimating, prototyping, programming, documenting, and managing the purchase and installation of media content, software licenses and equipment in the "Interactives & Media" department and behind the exhibitions. IT components include human interfaces, computers (both PC and MAC, from arduinos to shuttles), servers, networks, VNC and others. IT System Designers are expected to program innovative solutions for back-end department management and for remote exhibition monitoring or connectivity. A broad array of programming knowledge would be a plus. Shared responsibilities also include the organization, maintenance and backup of digital information created in EM&I plus the management of all software licenses (for both the department and the exhibitions). The System Designer is also responsible for the support of traveling exhibitions during translation and installation. The most important responsibility of the IT System Designer is to bring innovative designs that provide creative interactive solutions, in a stable, secure, organized and affordable way.
Depending on personal skills, the System Designer may play a role of Media Producer and be responsible for the research, conceptualization, development, design, prototyping, production, documentation, archival and evaluation of assigned pieces in various formats (video, computer based and hand-on interactives, depending on the skill set); assist other Media Producers in the development and production of their pieces, when special skills are required (ex. videotaping, editing, animating, graphic designing, programming, etc.). System Designers are responsible for managing: IT project schedules, budgets, meetings and the installation of exhibition media and equipment, internally and with other departments and external vendors.
Qualifications:
Four year technology based degree or equivalent industry certification and experience;
Hardware
- PC and Mac computer configuration and maintenance
- Roku media players
- Arduino microcontrollers
- Custom device prototyping and fabrication process (i.e., from breadboard to PCB)
- Touchscreens (especially Elo)
- Network and WiFi configuration
- UPS configuration and maintenance
- Whatever other hardware and peripherals become necessary (Vacuum Flourescent Displays, DACs hooked up to seismographs, etc.)
Software
- Operating Systems
- WinXP & 7
- OS X (10.2-latest)
- Linux (Ubuntu, Knoppix, and other Debian derivatives)
- Solaris
Languages
- Python
- C/C++
- Java
- Ruby
- Databases (esp. Sqlite3)
- System imaging sofware, especially Acronis TrueImage but also Norton Ghost and SuperDuper, CarbonCopy Cloner
- Ability to troubleshoot software problems, to distinguish between hardware and software problems, and to find creative solutions
- Eagle CAD
General
- Quick learning and troubleshooting of unfamiliar devices
- Ability to anticipate long-term issues for long-life hardware, plan for replacement
- Commitment to thorough documentation
- Knowledge of software design process and ability to write software specs
- Server administration skills as required for exhibitions
- Ability to focus clearly and improvise during a crisis
- Ability to listen to and speak to people on their level of technical expertise
- Knowledge of computer hardware.
- Ability to spec and build systems.
- Experience with a wide range of new and legacy systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware failures as well as distinguish between hardware and software issues.
- Ability to anticipate hardware failures and design for robustness.
- Ability to design systems for long life-cycle and plan for replacibility.
- Interest in new hardware and ability to see it's potential for exhibitions.
- Ability to troubleshoot software failures.
- Knowledge of software design process and ability to write software specs.
- Ability to anticipate software failures and design to minimize them.
- Knowledge of software installation and deployment.
- Ability to plan for long software life-cycle and to look forward to replaceability.
- Interest in new software and it's potential for exhibitions.
- Knowledge of computer networking (at least as it applies to our exhibitions).
- Server administration skills as required for exhibitions (both to support the exhibition team as well as administer in-gallery systems)
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Hours: 35 hours/week
In house applicants are to send applications to mediarecruiting@amnh.org
This notice is effective through 04/04/2012
Junior Interaction & Interface Designer, Exhibition Interactives & Media
The "Junior Interaction & Interface Designer" (IID), under the direction of the Interactives & Media Director, is responsible for the design and implementation of computer interactives. His/her work might include research, conceptualization, information architecture, interaction design and graphic design/2Danimation. Responsibilities include:
- Proposes innovative, educational and scientifically accurate exhibits for exhibitions.
- Designs and produces, or assists the design and production of interactive pieces. Tasks may include: wireframing, storyboarding, graphic designing and prototyping. It may also include the management of interns, volunteers and/or freelance staff.
- Creates an accurate, organized, translatable and well-documented archive of his/her work to be accessible by future users, other departments and other venues.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with wireframing, interface and graphic design. Has a strong understanding of interaction flow, UI design, information architecture and digital communication trends. Strong visual skills and trained artistic eye; strong ability to interpret scientific data; good communication skills—visual and verbal, aural and written; and sufficient experience to be able to come up with efficient technical solutions. Has good online research skills and is able to shop for particular graphic elements, or find visual reference to work with.
- Exceptional proactivity, creativity, and curiosity. You should be able to take criticism and be open to changes. You must work equally well with a team or on your own.
- The job requires a Bachelor’s degree in design and/or three year’s experience in production. A strong scientific interest or background is also important.
- Any courses that result in complete fluency on graphic design. For example: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Flash. Courses that result in better communication, design or scientific skills also prove valuable.
Please forward cover letter and resume to: mediarecruiting@amnh.org
Membership Coordinator for On-Site Sales
- Supervise, schedule and assign duties to the Membership Onsite staff on a daily basis
- Oversee the Assistant Supervisors, review of daily flash report and comp dbase report
- Organizes and plans staff training sessions (i.e. booking of meeting rooms, gathering and creating informational materials); Trouble-shoot members' complaints at the Museum entrances and follow up on members' problems Maintain and update all OnSite membership signage and directional signs within the Museum (i.e. kiosks signs, price signs and facilitating handouts); Prepare and update monthly sales report, reviews daily entry in sales report Train staff and monitor all new membership staff on ticketing, cash handling and members' benefits; Maintain computer system setup for sales staff, voiding sales transaction and running reports through the Paciolan System (Central Reservation System)
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree is preferred or 3-5 years of experience in a similar role; strong interpersonal skills and communication skill; customer service, cash handling, data entry, training and supervisory experience in non-profit setting. Experience with database (RaisersEdge), ticketing systems (Paciolan) and Microsoft Office strongly preferred
Museum Maintainer, Facilities Operations
Under supervision the Maintainer will perform various painting duties as instructed including but not limited to spackling, plastering, spraying, staining, faux finishes, taping and other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Full-time paid verifiable experience in the construction field as a craftsperson in painting is required.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Anthropology
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is soliciting applications for a Pre- or Post-Doctoral Fellow to work with the AMNH curatorial team on the pre-planning phase of a new Asia Wing. The Fellow will be a full participant in the work of the curatorial team and will be expected to conduct a survey of relevant cultural collections, carry out project research, assist in planning and implementing expert workshops and consultations, and contribute to the drafting and editing of a final white paper on the planning process.
The Associate will have the opportunity to engage in individual research, writing and related scholarly activity as negotiated with the project team. Job requirements: Ph.D. or a.b.d. in Anthropology or related field with an Asian area specialization, a willingness to engage in broad, cross-regional questions and an interest in presenting anthropology to a broad public audience. Prior museum experience is highly desirable. The fellowship is for a two-year term; salary includes benefits and is negotiable based on experience. Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter with name, address and current position of the applicant including a description of the candidate’s research interests, accomplishments, and plans.
- Curriculum vitae (pdf versions preferred)
- Names, positions, institutional affiliations and contact information for no more than three references regarding the applicant's professional qualifications
Electronic submission of all materials is strongly encouraged but materials may also be sent by mail or courier (not fax) to:
Asia Wing Search Committee, Division of Anthropology
American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024-5192
Email submissions should be directed to: anita@amnh.org (attention, Anthropology Search Committee)
To receive the fullest consideration, applications should be received no later than February 29, 2012
Programmer, Exhibition Interactives & Media
The Programmer will research, design, develop and document software and hardware-based media and interactive exhibits created for the permanent and temporary exhibitions at the American Museum of Natural History. This position receives media assets from other Media Producers and develops applications to create computer interactives. The formats can vary, from touchscreen to fully immersive computer vision pieces, including multi-touch, gesture recognition, mobile and web.
Qualifications:
Four year technology based degree or equivalent industry certification and experience;
Complete fluency on Actionscript, Web2.0 Technologies (Ajax, XML, HTML, Javascript, PHP, HTML5), web services (data processing from mobile to web to exhibit) and graphic/video files management (photoshop, illustrator, final cut) . Intermediate database admin skills. Intermediate knowledge of KML and Google Earth development. Familiarity with Computer Vision Arduino and other Physical computing technologies. Strong visual skills; strong ability to interpret scientific data; good communication skills—visual and verbal, aural and written; and sufficient experience to be able to come up with efficient technical solutions.
Exceptional proactivity, creativity, and curiosity. You should be able to take criticism and be open to changes. You must work equally well with a team or on your own.
Must also possess:
- Commitment to thorough documentation
- Knowledge of software design process and ability to write software specs
- Ability to focus clearly and improvise during a crisis
- Ability to listen to and speak to people on their level of technical expertise
Please forward application materials to: mediarecruiting@amnh.org
Project Coordinator, Anthropology
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) is soliciting applications for a Project Coordinator to work with the AMNH curatorial team on the planning phase of a new Asia Wing. The Project Coordinator will serve as the key contact point for the project’s logistical needs (e.g., coordinating meetings, site visits, workshops), day-to-day oversight of the work of Museum staff, and preparing internal reports on project progress. Independent research on topics assigned by the curators is an integral component of the position’s roster of duties. Job requirements: Ph.D. or a.b.d. in archaeology or ecological anthropology with an Asian area specialization, a willingness to engage in broad, cross-regional questions and an interest in presenting cultural diversity in the context of the natural world to a broad public audience. Prior museum experience is highly desirable. The fellowship is for a two-year term; salary includes benefits and is negotiable based on experience. The American Museum of Natural History is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter with name, address and current position of the applicant including a description of the candidate’s research interests, accomplishments, and plans
- Curriculum vitae (pdf versions preferred)
- Names, positions, institutional affiliations and contact information for no more than three referees regarding the applicant's professional qualifications.
Electronic submission of all materials is strongly encouraged but materials may also be sent by mail or courier (not fax) to:
Asia Wing Search Committee, Division of Anthropology
American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024-5192
Email submissions should be directed to: anita@amnh.org (attention, Anthropology Search Committee)
To receive the fullest consideration, applications should be received no later than February 29, 2012
Researcher/Writer, Exhibition Interactives & Media
The "Interactives & Media Researcher & Writer" (R/W), under the direction of the Interactives & Media Director and in close collaboration with the Editorial department, explores topics within exhibition themes, shares research with team and collaborates in the conceptualization, development and production of media and interactive exhibits. Responsibilities include:
- Research content about assigned exhibition themes, following guidelines stipulated by scientific curators and the Editorial department.
- In close collaboration with Curators and the Editorial Department, identify reliable sources of information.
- Guide Interactives & Media team through researched content.
- Contribute with ideas for interactive and media pieces.
- Support Interactive & Media team by researching data and other content-related resources.
- Write interpretive copy, user-interface labels and instructions for the media and interactive exhibits.
- Coordinate Interactives & Media content inventory and content accuracy with Editorial department.
- Help coordinate curatorial reviews with Interactives & Media, Editorial and Graphics departments.
- Balance work on several different exhibits (at different stages) at the same time.
- Coordinate working relationship with Editorial Department.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in science, writing, journalism or similar discipline; demonstrated interest in natural history a plus.
- Clear understanding of scientific subjects. Science writing background or experience, preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of editorial research and interpretive writing.
- Strong ability to explain subjects both in text and visually.
- 2-3 years of research and writing experience.
- Satisfactory = 2 years. Above satisfactory = 4 years
- Interdepartmental communication and scheduling experience a plus.
- Excellent verbal skills; ability to multitask under deadlines and work well in collaborative environments.
Please forward application materials to: mediarecruiting@amnh.org
Scientific Assistant, Invertebrate Zoology
The successful applicant will work with collections, both dry and in ethanol, in the Division of Invertebrate Zoology including amber, Lepidoptera, Diptera, Isoptera, and some minor orders. Duties involve curation of the collections (labeling, sorting, organization); assembling, packing and shipping specimens for loans to other institutions; unpacking and curating loan returns and new accessions; databasing loans to and from the AMNH, accessions, specimens and visitors; completing USFWS forms for loan shipments and accessions; monitoring collections for insect pests and ethanol levels, and treating appropriately; assisting and overseeing visitors to the collections; some mounting and preparation of specimens; and photomicrography of insect and amber specimens.
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Zoology or Entomology. Candidates with general knowledge of insect family identification, good organizational skills and attention to details, databasing experience, fine manual dexterity skills, and a good command of MS Word and Excel are preferred. Experience with imaging is also desirable.
Last updated: December 23, 2011
