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Summary : The Curatorial Assistant actively contributes to the development of scientific information through study and management of plant specimens and data collections, and participation in the preparation of analyses, and in the production of scholarly publications.
The successful candidate will have some background herbarium experience and limited expertise in a taxonomic group or geographic region, and will also have developing understanding of botanical nomenclature, botanical literature and taxonomy.
The individual may supervise undergraduate students, interns, and volunteers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Reports all accidents, injuries and near-miss accidents immediately
Supervisory Responsibilities : This position may have supervisory responsibilities.
Core Competencies :
Speaks professionally and responds well to questions; Supports positive visitor relations.
Collaboration - Demonstrates teamwork and promotes respect in the workplace; Engages in problem solving and group initiatives;
Cooperates in implementing procedures and process improvements; Strives for positive visitor experiences.
Accountability - Demonstrates commitment to responsibilities and adaptable to changes; Effectively prioritizes, troubleshoots and takes appropriate actions;
Follows policies and procedures, meets deadlines, quality, and safety standards; Strives to proactively, address visitor and internal colleagues' concerns.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems; Includes supervisor before taking action as necessary; Recommends solutions, demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness;
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment in decision making process; Includes appropriate people in making decisions.
Stewardship - Promotes and adheres to sustainability, safety and security protocols; Fosters a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion;
Demonstrates effective and prudent use of Garden resources; Maximizes contributions during work hours.
Qualifications :
listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; is tactful and treats others with respect.
The Garden reserves the right to require future proof of current vaccination status, based on local health department guidelines.
When international travel is necessary for Garden business, staff must be able to obtain required travel clearances, driving permits, and vaccinations for all countries where travel is required .
The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of the knowledge, skill, and / or abilities required.
Education and / or Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field required.
An equivalent combination of education, skills and experience may be considered.
Language Skills : Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral / written); bilingual skills highly desirable.
Mathematical Skills : College math aptitude requires ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division;
calculate percentages and decimals; etc.
Reasoning Ability : Requires ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
Computer Skills :
Physical Demands :
Work Environment :
Contacts with Individuals / Organizations inside / outside the Garden :
Supervisor : Director, Africa & Madagascar
Last updated : 2024-06-21
Full Time
Business Services
$89k-121k (estimate)
06/22/2024
09/20/2024
mbg.org
Saint Louis, MO
<25
Business Services