Collections Assistant - Earth Sciences

Science Denver, Colorado

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Description

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science seeks a Collections Assistant in the Integrative Collections Branch to support the Earth Sciences’ Geology collections (Minerals, Rocks, Meteorites, and Micromounts). This is an opportunity to be part of the museum’s efforts to create a new mineral and gem exhibit hall, which will include a closure and deconstruction of our existing mineral and gem exhibit followed by construction and installation of the new geology exhibits. This Assistant will support efforts to deinstall, clean, repair, rehouse, and track physical location (via barcoding) of all geological specimens being removed from the exhibit and those specimens returning to the new exhibit.  The Assistant will also work to accession, catalog and house new specimens donated or purchased for the new exhibit.  In addition to deinstallation and reinstallation, this position serves to integrate specimens coming off exhibits into the collections, while updating all relevant data within our CMS system, KE Emu. 
 
This position will largely support the Geology collections but may also support work on the other Earth Science collections (fossils) that may be impacted by the overall progression of this exhibit project.
 
This position is a two+ year term to end in July 2027. This position will work closely with the Earth Sciences Collections Manager and Assistant Collections Managers, the Curator of Geology, and Gems & Minerals Exhibit Team as necessary. 
 
As part of an outwardly focused and collaborative museum team, this position may support some outreach, service, and research activities as related to the mentioned exhibit and collections. The DMNS is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitments to co-create a museum-wide DEAI strategy, and to find ways for culturally diverse communities to engage with the Museum in meaningful ways. 
 
This position reports to the Earth Sciences Collections Manager. 
Job Class: Full Time
Hiring Range: $24.00
Work Schedule: 40 hrs week, M-F, normal business hours
Direct Reports: oversees the work of interns and volunteers
 

Essential Duties

  • Assists with professional collections management for Earth Sciences Geology collections as needed for the Gems and Minerals Exhibit Project.
  • Assists with the documentation, rehousing, preparation, cleaning, moving, and storage of collections.
  • Assists with monitoring and daily supervision of interns and volunteers as needed.
  • Careful and safe handling of specimens with appropriate adherence to collections management best practices, especially while moving, rehousing, labelling, inventorying, and/or installing specimens.
  • Updates and maintains collections data in the museum’s collections management system, EMu.
  • Implements and ensures adherence to all safety protocols in collections.
  • Supports internal and external outreach and service programs as needed.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in earth sciences or geosciences. 
  • 6 months of collections experience required.
  • 6 months of relational database experience required.
  • Basic to intermediate proficiency in Excel.
  • Occasional local and out-of-state travel is required.
  • Infrequent evening and weekend shifts as needed required. (Special events, cross-departmental endeavors, etc.)

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have

  • Master’s degree in geology, mineralogy, earth sciences, or related field.
  • Basic understanding of mineral specimen needs, risks, cleaning procedures, and locality types.
  • Experience handling, moving, preparing, and rehousing mineral collections.
  • Experience working with volunteers.
  • Experience using mineral and geoscience databases.
  • Experience or interest in engaging diverse audiences in science and science communication.
  • Proven record of being a highly motivated, proactive team player.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, October 18th. Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.

DMNS Core Values

  • We love science.
  • We are curious, creative, and playful.
  • We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future.
  • We think critically and act with empathy.

Perks of Working at DMNS


Click HERE (www.dmns.org/about/careers/employee-benefits/) to learn more about the benefits package offered to DMNS staff.

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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.


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