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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CHI1023/JobBoard/6f16dad2-aeb7-b3ae-7e8c-63d0684114fc/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=021b25de-882f-4684-8efb-c4f1dd2e4bcf">https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CHI1023/JobBoard/6f16dad2-aeb7-b3ae-7e8c-63d0684114fc/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=021b25de-882f-4684-8efb-c4f1dd2e4bcf</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white'><span style='font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'>Job Details<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.9pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'>Description<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>OVERVIEW:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:11.25pt;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>The Curator for Paleontology at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is responsible for participating in the development, management, research, accessions, utilization and presentation of the Museum’s paleontological collections. The incumbent, in congress with colleagues, curates designated specimens as well as oversees the rotation, utilization and care of paleontological specimens incorporated into Museum exhibitions, loans, kiosks, programs and experiences.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>REPORTS TO:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> Lead Paleontologist & Manager of Natural Science </span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> <b>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>1. Works to maximize the use and visibility of the collection. Coordinates displays and exhibits. Works with staff members to provide objects and relevant documentation in a timely manner.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'>2. </span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Participates in museum-led paleontology excavations working closely with other natural science and paleontology staff on field acquisition, planning, purchasing, logistics, and site data collection.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>3. Participates in fossil preparation in the Jurassic and Polly Horton Hix Paleontology Labs, by transporting, preparing, molding and casting, and articulating specimens. Assists the Lead Curator in scheduling and teaching prep skills to staff and volunteers. Presents to and educates visitors about paleontology lab prep at the public windows on a regular basis.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>4. Completes the processing of specimens into the museum’s permanent collection, including acquisition, object designation, significance, handling, cataloging, accessioning and deaccessioning, storage, retrieval, and recording of documentation into collections management computer database.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>5. Assists with identifying, researching, seeking and acquiring or borrowing appropriate iconic fossils and specimens for the museum. Works with internal colleagues to plan, prepare, install and de-install object-based exhibits.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>6. Works closely with Collections Management and Conservation staff to assure and recommend collections care, safety, and documentation and to develop and implement plans for long-term solution</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'>s.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>7. Serves as curator and provides content expertise for project/program planning teams to accurately and appropriately utilize specimens via gallery programs and temporary, permanent and traveling exhibits, and virtual use of the collection such as: <i>Dinosphere: You’re in Their World</i> and the <i>Lanzendorf Gallery</i>.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>8. Facilitates access to the collection and utilization of the collection to advance the mission, vision and strategic plan achievement for the museum.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'>9. </span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Selects, nurtures, mentors and evaluates interns and volunteers working with Collections.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>10. Presents collections materials through public and professional presentations, tours, loans, workshops and programs, online resources, and in the paleontology labs.</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>REQUIREMENTS:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>1. Bachelor’s degree in a geoscience field with specialization in paleontology or related field required; a Master’s degree is preferred.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>2. Two (2) years’ experience curating museum specimen collections in a large museum or organization.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>3. Strong organizational skills.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>4. Experience in specimen handling, cataloging, and condition reporting.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience in public presentations.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>6. Ability to work effectively as a team member within a fast paced environment that values diversity and inclusion.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>7. Advanced research skills for the development of text for exhibits, catalogues, publications, and programs, as well as for the identification of potential acquisitions.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>8. Proficient computer skills, including word processing and database programs.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>9. Proven experience in working productively and creatively in an educationally oriented museum focused on children and families.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>10. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:42.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:11.25pt;text-align:justify;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>ADA REQUIREMENTS:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:42.75pt;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'>1. Requires the ability to visually identify individuals, write and read reports, conduct face-to-face conversations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:42.75pt;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'>2. Requires the ability to communicate clearly with staff, colleagues and customers by phone.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:42.75pt;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'>3. Requires the ability to hear visitors’ and staff responses to inquiries, information, questions, or concerns.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:42.75pt;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'>4. Requires the ability to negotiate inside the museum physical plant, as well as traverse uneven terrain for up to eight hours while working on field digs in hot, arid conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:42.75pt;text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'>5. Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb and bend to reach specimens and install exhibits. Must be able to sit, keel or stand and endure extreme outdoor environments and dig sites for extended periods of time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.75pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'><hr size=0 width="100%" align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'>Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:11.25pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151'>The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>