Paleontology Collections Lead | Curation & Research Support

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a museum collections manager for the UNSM Paleontology Department in Lincoln, NE. The role includes organizing and supervising paleontological specimens, maintaining archives, and coordinating loans and acquisitions.

The position focuses on database maintenance, digitization, exhibit support, and public education alignment, with an emphasis on professional practices and data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Paleontology, geology, earth sciences, museum studies or related field and 3 years’ experience in managing museum collections.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate incoming/outgoing loans and exhibitions.
• Maintain Paleontology databases and digitize collections—photography, records, catalogs, and field notebooks.
• Monitor storage environment, pest control, and conduct object condition reports.
• Supervise visiting researchers, volunteers, interns, and student employees.
• Support exhibit curation, educational programs, and digital museum content.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Object care & archives knowledge

Confidentiality policies

Driver's license

Taxonomic principles

Education

Master’s degree in paleontology/geology/earth sciences/museum studies

PhD in Paleontology or related field (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Specify (database)

FileMaker Pro

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a museum collections manager for the UNSM Paleontology Department in Lincoln, NE. The role includes organizing and supervising paleontological specimens, maintaining archives, and coordinating loans and acquisitions.

The position focuses on database maintenance, digitization, exhibit support, and public education alignment, with an emphasis on professional practices and data confidentiality.