UNSUBSCRIBE MUSEUM-L >From: Joanne Avant <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Job Openings >Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 15:13:07 -0500 > >TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT >Warnock Environmental Education Center >Big Bend Ranch Complex, Lajitas, Texas >Curatorial Planning and Implementation Project > >Exhibit Tech II (2 positions, temporary, contract) >$2036 per full-time month > >* Positions are available immediately and will be open until filled >* Project must be completed no later than August 31, 2000 >* Work location: Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center, Big >Bend Ranch Complex, Lajitas >* Normal work hours: 40/week; six (6) full-time months total for both >positions >* Will consider flexible and less than full-time hours; positions may >be combined >* Project phase under supervision of the Chief Curator, >Interpretation >& Exhibits Branch, Austin HQ. >* Performs complex work under general supervision with moderate >latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. > >Project goals: >Position 1 >* Establish and implement open storage area in museum setting context >for Center's study collection (primarily herbarium, geological and >paleontological specimens and historical objects), including custom >installation of objects inside open storage cabinets and appropriate >documentation (labels, reference guides) for public use. Assist ref >disposition of inappropriate collections. Specific guidelines and tasks >will be issued. (2 months) >Position 2 >* Establish and implement inhouse and outreach interpretative >educational programming utilizing the Center's collections for self-guided >and group tours and programs, including themes and guidelines, volunteer >docent group, traveling trunk, and so on. Specific guidelines and tasks >will >be issued. (4 months) > >Experience and Education: > Education: (1) Graduation from an accredited college or university >with a Bachelor's degree with course work in museum studies, history, >science, education, or a related field; (2) Master's degree from an >accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the >required qualifying experience as listed in the Experience section below; >(3) One year of full-time qualifying experience as listed in the Experience >section below may be substituted for the required education at the rate of >one year of experience equals 30 semester hours with a maximum substitution >of 60 semesters hours for two years of college. > Experience: Two years of experience in museum collection care, >interpretation, education, or museum administration. > >Selection Criteria: >Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of museum administration >and interpretative educational programming, skill in personal computers, >ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, ability to plan >and organize, ability to work well with Park employees and visitors, >ability >to conduct work activities in accordance with Department's safety program, >knowledge of historical preservation and museum display and storage >techniques, working knowledge of botany, geology, paleontology and history >of the Trans-Peco region and the Chihuahuan Desert. Bilingual English and >Spanish preferred. > >Additional Notes: >The Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center is located in Lajitas in >the Big Bend area. There is limited population and facilities. No housing >is provided with this position. More information about the Center may be >found at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/barton/barton.htm. > > >Application: >Persons interested in applying must supply the following information in >response to each posted vacancy for which they wish to receive >consideration: >* Standard State of Texas Application for Employment. Submit a >separate application packet for each specific vacancy. >* Supplemental Information and Employment Interests Form (PWD 299) or >equivalent State of Texas Statistical Information form >* A resume of no more than 3 pages may be attached, but will not be >accepted in place of a completed application. >Applications may be found at >http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/involved/jobvac/job.htm. > >Submit application and letter of interest to: Joanne Avant, Chief Curator, >Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas >78744. > >========================================================= >Important Subscriber Information: > >The Museum-L FAQ file is located at >http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ museum-l.html. 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