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[dinosaur] JOB: Seasonal Paleontologist, Badlands Dinosaur Museum, Dickinson ND



Dear listserv members,

We have just listed our SEASONAL PALEONTOLOGIST position at BADLANDS DINOSAUR 
MUSEUM, Dickinson, North Dakota, USA.

Please forward this message to students etc. who may be interested in the 
position.

This position is quite flexible â the primary responsibility is to set up and 
run visitor activities, but it also involves specimen work in the lab and 
collections, depending on the applicantâs preference and abilities. In the 
previous 2 years (2019, 2020) the seasonal paleontologist was encouraged to 
develop their own ideas for programming, with very different styles and results.


Application closes March 4th 2021

Apply here:
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Questions about the position can be emailed to Denver.fowler@dickinsongov.com

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SEASONAL POSITION - MUSEUM PALEONTOLOGY ASSISTANT

As part of its summer programming, Badlands Dinosaur Museum (Dickinson Museum 
Center) is seeking a âseasonal paleontologistâ for the 2021 summer tourist 
season, starting in mid-late May or early June (flexible), and lasting up to 
~12 weeks.

The seasonal paleontologist is a position that combines education & outreach, 
exhibit interpretation, and work in the preparation laboratory. The amount of 
time dedicated to each responsibility will depend on the ability and experience 
of the applicant.

About Badlands Dinosaur Museum:

Badlands Dinosaur Museum is a growing institution located on the 12 acre campus 
of Dickinson Museum Center in Dickinson, ND. The museum was founded in 1992 by 
Alice and Larry League and operated as Dakota Dinosaur Museum until 2015 
whereupon it was acquired by the City of Dickinson. In 2016, Dr. Denver Fowler 
was hired as curator of paleontology and the museum was renamed as Badlands 
Dinosaur Museum in 2017.

Badlands Dinosaur Museum is undergoing a complete overhaul of the facility, 
exhibits, and programming. New fossil specimens are being collected by our 
fieldwork program that are prepared in our public viewing laboratory, which has 
a sliding window to allow visitors to ask questions. Fossil storage facilities 
have been upgraded to meet standards for a federal repository.

Our evolving exhibit features new displays each year.

Responsibilities

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Assists in design of outreach and educational activities in 
paleontology that utilize the exhibit and education collection. May involve 
visiting groups or buildings outside of the museum campus.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Implements outreach and educational programming in 
paleontology aimed at local population and regional summer tourism.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Will offer interpretive assistance in the paleontology exhibit 
hall: answering visitor questions, giving short tours, and explaining exhibit 
content and core scientific concepts in paleontology.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Assists in the public preparation laboratory in preparing 
specimens for exhibit and research.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Provide general assistance to the curator and laboratory 
fossil preparator.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Assists in outreach, special events, and donor development.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience and Special Requirements

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Enrollment in a post-secondary educational program in a 
subject appropriate to Paleontology (e.g. Biology, Geology), or equivalent 
experience in a museum or education setting.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Good general knowledge of paleontology, including being able 
to discuss core concepts with visitors and answer typical questions.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Comfortable with public speaking in front of small groups and 
larger audiences.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Willing and able to engage visitors in a friendly and 
approachable demeanor.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Happy to work with children and families.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Basic familiarity with fossil preparation methods.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Ability to work independently on outreach & education and 
other fossil projects.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Knowledge of appropriate specimen handling protocol.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Demonstrable interest and knowledge of museums and their role 
in society.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Valid driver's license.

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Additional desirable skills/experience:

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Prior experience in outreach and education.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Prior experience with children and families.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Prior experience in a museum setting.

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Knowledge of anatomy, especially dinosaurs.

Working Conditions and Relationships
Some responsibilities will include working with rocky, dusty, or dirty fossils; 
using plaster of Paris, various glues, and paint; spending long periods 
standing.



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Denver Fowler, Ph.D
Curator, Dinosaur Museum @ Dickinson Museums Center
& Fowler Paleontology & Geology Consulting
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