"John J. Willaman & Martha Haas Valentine Curatorial Assistant, Morris Arboretum"

Job Description Summary

The John J. Willaman & Martha Haas Valentine Curatorial Assistant provides essential support to the curatorial staff in the documentation and management of the living plant collections, as well as in facilitating scholarly and public use of these resources. Primary responsibilities include annual inventory of the collections, accessioning and deaccessioning, plant health assessments, mapping, and labeling. The position also entails data entry and management within the collections database, along with the preparation of maps and interpretive materials for researchers and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Work with curatorial staff to document, evaluate and inventory living collections.
• Create and distribute plant labels.
• Perform database entry and GIS mapping.
• Assist research staff and visiting researchers.
• Create/update/place interpretive materials related to the living collections.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Grad/GE Degree and 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required; bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Knowledge of typical office computer programs including Excel, file sharing programs, GIS and relational databases, preferred.

About Morris Arboretum

The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania inspires an understanding of the relationship between plants, people and place through education, research and horticultural display. Located in the Northwest section of the city, the Morris Arboretum is a destination for plant lovers from Philadelphia and beyond. The home to a collection of more than 13,000 woody plants and host to special and educational events: the Morris Arboretum is a hub for botany, horticulture and urban forestry and is a special part of Penn.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pay Range

$17.07 - $19.50 Hourly Rate