Vertebrate Collections Manager & Outreach Lead

Ugajobsearch; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Collection Manager for MONH vertebrate collections in the Athens area. You will oversee curation, accessioning, cataloging, and specimen preparation, and provide guidance for museum interns.

Responsibilities include outreach, tours, exhibits and education program support, governance participation, and ensuring safe, accurate handling and inventory of specimens. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of vertebrate museum collections and curation processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Duties include collection management: processing specimens, accessioning, identification, cataloging and preparation.
• Integrate accessioned collections into the main collection and may involve field work.
• Lead outreach and service: tours, exhibits, talks and events; support education programs.
• Attend meetings; participate in governance and development; supervise student interns and volunteers.
• Maintain inventory, data entry, labeling, pest control and safe handling of specimens.
• Respond to information requests and manage collection use and loans; maintain records.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Collection Manager for MONH vertebrate collections in the Athens area. You will oversee curation, accessioning, cataloging, and specimen preparation, and provide guidance for museum interns.

Responsibilities include outreach, tours, exhibits and education program support, governance participation, and ensuring safe, accurate handling and inventory of specimens. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience.