Vertebrate Collections Curator & Outreach Coordinator

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Collection Manager for the MONH vertebrate collections within Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The role includes curation, accessioning, cataloging, fieldwork where needed, and guiding museum interns.

You will participate in outreach, exhibits, and education programs, attend governance meetings, and help manage loans, permits, and curatorial standards in a dynamic museum setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Collection management: processing specimens, accessioning, identification, cataloging and preparation.
• Outreach and service: lead tours, assist with exhibits, talks and events, support education programs.
• Museum governance and development: attend meetings, serve on committees.
• Collection management: oversight and curation of mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, and genomic collections.
• Collection use: respond to information requests, manage loans and permit reporting.
• Supervision and instruction: oversee volunteers and student interns; assist faculty and TAs.
• Collection management: computer-related tasks and web exhibit curation.

Skills

Computer use

Lifting 25 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Georgia seeks a Collection Manager for the MONH vertebrate collections within Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The role includes curation, accessioning, cataloging, fieldwork where needed, and guiding museum interns.

You will participate in outreach, exhibits, and education programs, attend governance meetings, and help manage loans, permits, and curatorial standards in a dynamic museum setting.