"Conservation Assistant, Special Projects"

American Museum Of Natural History

Conservation Assistant, Special Projects

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Museum is seeking a Conservation Assistant to provide administrative and collection care support to the AMNH Science Conservation program. The Conservation Assistant will support the day to-day functions of the conservation lab, related to preservation, documentation, and exhibition, of anthropology and natural science collections. The Science Conservation team supports preservation and conservation of collections held within all scientific divisions including Anthropology, Invertebrate Zoology, Paleontology, Physical Sciences and Vertebrate Zoology. It is a highly active lab faced with large, complex projects and tight timelines. Please see the Science Conservation webpage for examples of the scope of projects that come through the lab. www.amnh.org/research/science-conservation.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Administration:
  • Manage object records, files, digital images, conservation databases.
  • Maintain, order and organize department supplies.
  • Inventory and organize lab chemicals.
• Preventive Care:
  • Environmental monitoring: Support maintenance of wireless dataloggers and water sensors for exhibits and storage; Prepare summaries for internal reports
  • Integrated Pest Management: Support insect monitoring program in collections and exhibits; Prepare summaries for internal reports.
• Collection Care:
  • Assist with exhibition loan documentation and conservation with particular emphasis on imaging.
  • Support exhibit maintenance and install/deinstall efforts.
• Materials Analysis:
  • Carry out Oddy testing on materials proposed for the storage or display environment.

The expected salary range for the Conservation Assistant is $55,000/annual - $65,000/annual. This position is overtime-eligible and the AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to and interest in collection care and conservation.
• Willingness to learn new skills to advance the goals of the department.
• Proficiency with programs such as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and experience with digital photography.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: careers.amnh.org