Job Opening
Collection Manager of Fishes
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

The Sam Noble Museum, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is seeking a full-time Collection Manager to be responsible for the daily curatorial operations and management of the museum’s ichthyology (fish) collection. The Collection Manager: supports the development and maintenance of the collection, database, and supports research and exhibition programs; maintains the Fish Collection website, including the online database and image library; ensures proper permits and documentation for field collection and loan and exchange of museum specimens; assists the curator, faculty, scholars, and students in obtaining and identifying specimens for their research projects; assists in organizing and preparing presentations and programs highlighting collection materials and research activities; and trains and supervises students, interns and volunteers, and helping visitors make use of the collection.

Duties:
•	Managing and maintaining the collection and its records, documentation, and images incorporating practices, standards, philosophy, and theory of collection stewardship
•	Identifying, preparing, cataloging, and digitizing specimens for new and existing collections
•	Preparing specimens for accessioning and incoming and outgoing loans, including providing documentation and securing permissions and permits
•	Assisting and supporting the research program of the Curator of Fishes, conducting collection-related research as directed and may assist in grant proposal preparation
•	Assisting with development, implementation, and maintenance of temporary and permanent exhibitions based on the fish collection
•	Meeting with visitors to the collection, filling patron requests (remotely and in-person), giving tours to the public, and giving presentations or informal classes
•	Training and supervising student, volunteers, and interns in collection management tasks
•	Supporting public programs and educational and outreach activities as appropriate
•	Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position

Required Education and Skills:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or 48 months of museum-related work experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree. Required skills include: a demonstrated knowledge of acceptable museum practices and standards for collection care, collection and database management, documentation, digitization, conservation, and registration methods for collections; knowledge of best practices for the preservation and exhibition of physical objects and their data (e.g., metadata standards, data management, etc.); interpersonal skills commensurate with representing the collection in one-on-one and group settings; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent skills in organization and time management; ability to work independently and in teams; must use established occupational health and safety practices.

Preferred Skills: Preferences are a M.S. degree (zoology, biology, or related field) with an emphasis in fish biology and 12-24 months of collection-related experience in biological museum collections, including collection and database management, digitization, and specimen preparation.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). Salary: $18.27 per hour; full benefits.

For more information about the museum, visit the museum website at: samnoblemuseum.ou.edu. Applications will be reviewed until a candidate is selected. Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing skills/experience not otherwise explicit in resume, an up-to-date resume, and a list of three references. Hiring contingent on a background check and driver’s license check.

Applications must be submitted using the on-line application process. To apply, go to https://jobs.ou.edu and search for job number 223089. Materials submitted in an application for this position become the property of the University of Oklahoma. Deadlines are subject to change without notice. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages diversity in the workplace.

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