Posted: August 21, 2006
Collections Manager (Role Title: Laboratory and Research Manager)
Salary Range: Pay Band
5
Location: Martinsville, VA
Minimum Starting Pay: $37,869
Position #00083
An exceptional job opportunity with the Virginia Museum of Natural History
is now available. The mission of the Virginia Museum of Natural History is
to interpret Virginia’s natural heritage within a global context in ways
that are relevant to all the citizens of the Commonwealth.
The Virginia Museum of Natural History is the official state repository of
natural history specimens; current holdings include a total of several
million specimens representing a wide range of disciplines and storage
requirements: vertebrate and invertebrate biology (wet and dry), geology,
invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology, and anthropology. Located in
beautiful southern Virginia, VMNH is constructing a new 90,000 square foot
purpose-built facility, which is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2006.
More information about our institution and our new facility is available at
www.vmnh.net.
If you meet the qualifications for Collections Manager, we invite you to
apply to join VMNH at this exciting time.
As Collections Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day management
of the collections; overseeing environmental monitoring and pest
management; catalog data entry/editing; and the supervision of the
Registrar, the Librarian, and volunteer staff.
The position requires the ability to catalog a wide variety of natural
history materials; experience in collections care and maintenance;
attention to detail and accuracy; excellent written and verbal
communications skills; excellent project management skills; and
demonstrated proficiency with database software and Microsoft Office
programs. Knowledge of collections software including Re:Discovery and
Specify would be an advantage.
A degree in biological or geological sciences and a Master’s degree in
Museum Studies is preferred.
The Collections Manager will be heavily involved in assisting with the move
of the collections to the new building. The move is expected to take a
minimum of two (2) years to accomplish.
For more information about VMNH, visit our website at www.vmnh.net.
The Commonwealth of Virginia online employment application is available at
http://jobs.virginia.gov.
Only online applications are accepted. If you need computer or Internet
access or assistance in completing the online application, please contact
the Human Resources Office at 276-666-8617. Applications must be submitted
by 5 p.m. September 22, 2006.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are
afforded equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion,
national origin, age or disability. The successful applicant must furnish
proof of identity and employment eligibility and is subject to a background
check.
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