The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

• Ensuring collections stewardship, care and preservation, at levels that meet or exceed disciplinary and/or Museum standards.
• Managing collections management operations, working with EPS curators to develop and meet short- and long-range objectives. Seeking and implementing efficiencies where feasible.
• Facilitating the use and upkeep of assigned departmental spaces, supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining the collections informatics programs, systems, databases and the integrity/security of data, paper and other forms of archival records management. Promoting discoverability of the collections, access to catalog records and digital assets including collection-related website content via internal and external mechanisms.
• Directing annual collections reporting. Working with the department administrator, curators and other Museum offices on purchasing and budget management. Other administrative duties as assigned.
• Handling incoming and outgoing loan activities, shipping/receiving, permitting and compliance.
• Facilitating access, visitation/tours and use of collections and facilities by students, postdocs, research associates and visitors. Participating in promotional and outreach activities.
• Supervising the departmental Museum Specialists, including assigning tasks and monitoring effort and performance.
• Training staff and volunteers on operations and the use of assigned equipment and facilities. Supervising volunteers and their collection-related efforts.
• Facilitating fieldwork and collecting activities by departmental students, postdocs, staff and affiliates. Leading post-collecting curation efforts from field to shelf, including specimen identification.
• Serving as the departmental safety liaison/fire evacuation warden as needed.

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.