Conservation Assistant, Special Projects

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.

The Museum is seeking a Conservation Assistant to provide administrative and collection care support to the AMNH Science Conservation program. The Conservation Assistant will support the day to-day functions of the conservation lab, related to preservation, documentation, and exhibition, of anthropology and natural science collections. The Science Conservation team supports preservation and conservation of collections held within all scientific divisions including Anthropology, Invertebrate Zoology, Paleontology, Physical Sciences and Vertebrate Zoology. It is a highly active lab faced with large, complex projects and tight timelines. Please see the Science Conservation webpage for examples of the scope of projects that come through the lab. www.amnh.org/research/science-conservation .

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The expected salary range for the Conservation Assistant is $55,000/annual - $65,000/annual. This position is overtime-eligible and the AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity 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.