Curator Archivist

Pay Range: Targeted salary $18.99 per hour, based on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Travel:
May be required

For Best Consideration Date: 8/1/2026

Position Introduction:

The Curator Archivist is responsible for the daily curatorial operations and management of the SNOMNH Fish
Collection. Develop and maintain the collection, database, and support research and exhibition programs. Maintain the Fish Collection
website, including the online database and image library. Ensure proper permits and documentation for field collection and loan and exchange
of museum specimens. Assist curator, faculty, scholars, and students in obtaining and identifying specimens for their research projects.
Assist in organizing and preparing presentations and programs highlighting collection materials and research activities. Train and supervise
students, interns and volunteers, and helping visitors make use of the collection.

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Required
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Department Preferences:

• Graduate degree
  (M.S. or PhD) in a discipline relevant to natural history collections, such as Biology, Biological Sciences, Museum
• Studies, or a
  related field, with an emphasis in fish biology.
• 36-48 months of collection-related experience in natural history museum
  collections, including some to all the following: curation, collection and database management, registration, digitization, and preparation
  of fish specimens (wet and dry collections), or academic experience working with collections in a museum, educational or similar public
  institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fish systematics and biology.
• Experience in the preparation and preservation of
  fishes and genomic resources.
• Experience with database management and relational databases and knowledge of external data
  repositories such as GBIF.
• Proficiency in using microscopes and other equipment essential for laboratory biological collections
  work.
• SCUBA certification (e.g., PADI/SSI Open Water or higher).

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