Curator/Archivist I (Integrated Pest Management)

University of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

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About The Position

Provides technical assistance for the museum's 12 collections, including the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, monitoring of museum's collections environments, and management of the dermestid facility for research-quality skeletal preparations; provides direct support to collection management staff in the management and maintenance of the collections by assisting with digitization, archiving and inventorying, database management, and all other aspects of collections management. Supports and assists the museum's security, special events, exhibits, registration and other front of the house departments, including, but not limited to, serving as a dock guard, handling incoming and outgoing deliveries, setting up and tearing down for special events, and assisting with public events and visitor services operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Will accept 48 months of museum-related work experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of acceptable museum practices and standards for collection care, collection management, documentation, conservation, and registration methods for natural history museum collections, Integrated Pest Management, and Dermestid Facilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Must be detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
• Must be highly organized and able to handle multiple projects.
• Must be able to communicate well and build rapport with students, faculty and staff.
• Must be able to complete work within deadlines.
• Must have strong initiative to solve problems.
• Must be able to work independently and with interdepartmental teams and initiatives.
• Must have good presentation (oral and written communication) skills.
• Must use established occupational health and safety practices.
• Required to be mobile, agile, bend, stoop, squat, climb, lift (15-44 pounds) and carry.
• Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
• Able to read handwritten documents.
• Frequent exposure to safety hazards from chemicals and onerous odors.

Nice To Haves

• MA or Master's degree in biology, zoology, anthropology, museum studies or museum science, or other museum-related discipline
• Experience using FileMaker Pro or other database management software
• 12-24 months of Integrated Pest Management, Dermestid Facility, or collection management experience
• Prior supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of Isolation and Treatment Facility, including inspecting all incoming material to prevent pest introductions.
• Operating and management of the Dermestid Facility to produce research-quality skeletal preparations.
• Monitor and identify museum pests, posting reports and taking appropriate actions to prevent infestations.
• Environmental monitoring of museum collections and exhibit areas.
• Maintenance of department-related records and databases.
• Provides IPM training to museum staff and volunteers.
• Assisting collection management staff with digitization, archiving and inventorying, database management and other collections management related duties.
• Assisting security department with dock-related guard duties assisting other museum departments as needed, including special events, exhibits, registration, education and visitor services.
• Performing various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level