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About the Role
Assist in all basic functions of the Herbarium by carrying out a wide variety of daily herbarium tasks.
Responsibilities
- File specimens into the Herbarium and maintain/curate the collection to reflect new determinations and taxonomic revisions.
- Process newly collected specimens for determination and maintain meticulous records.
- Digitize specimens, including imaging and data entry of label information into the internal database.
- Assist visiting researchers with Herbarium use and update/file specimens they have worked with.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Participate in public outreach.
Requirements
- Experience working in a herbarium is preferred.
- Undergraduate degree in biology, preferably with coursework in taxonomy.
- Organized with the ability to switch between different tasks easily.
- Familiarity with scientific plant names and geography.
- Understanding of data handling, with experience in databases and/or spreadsheets.
- Ability to reach specimens in cabinets 8 ft high and at ground level.
- Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.
- Ability to reach specimens in cabinets up to 11ft high (via ladder or rolling stairs).
- Ability to crouch, bend, and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to carry and move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to move a rolling herbarium cart.
Skills
- Data entry
- Database management
- Spreadsheet management
- Imaging
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Undergraduate Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000
Benefits
- 15 Vacation Days
- 13 Paid Holidays
- 12 Sick Days
- Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
- 401K
- Pension Plan
About the Company
- The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is a leading institution in botanical research and conservation.
Equal Opportunity
- EOE