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[dinosaur] JOB: Summer seasonal paleontologist position - Badlands Dinosaur Museum ND
SEASONAL POSITION - MUSEUM PALEONTOLOGY ASSISTANT
As part of its summer programming, Dickinson Museum Center is seeking a
seasonal paleontology assistant for the 2020 summer tourist season, starting in
mid-late May or early June (flexible), and lasting up to 12 weeks.
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
Compensation: $12.52 per hour (wage includes $1.25 per hour Skill-Based pay)
Hours: up to 40 hours per week
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Date Posted: January 23, 2020 08:00 AM
Deadline: February 13, 2020 5:00 PM
All applicants for this position in previous years are welcome to apply for
this summer's position.
For more information on the position, and details of how to apply, please visit
the City of Dickinson website:
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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.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
 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.
 Implements outreach and educational programming in paleontology aimed at
local population and regional summer tourism.
 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.
 Assists in the public preparation laboratory in preparing specimens for
exhibit and research.
 Provide general assistance to the curator and laboratory fossil preparator.
 Assists in outreach, special events, and donor development.
 Other duties as assigned.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
 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.
 Good general knowledge of paleontology, including being able to discuss core
concepts with visitors and answer typical questions.
 Comfortable with public speaking in front of small groups and larger
audiences.
 Willing and able to engage visitors in a friendly and approachable demeanor.
 Happy to work with children and families.
 Basic familiarity with fossil preparation methods.
 Ability to work independently on outreach & education and other fossil
projects.
 Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
 Knowledge of appropriate specimen handling protocol.
 Demonstrable interest and knowledge of museums and their role in society.
 Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
 Valid driver's license.
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ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
 Prior experience in outreach and education.
 Prior experience with children and families.
 Prior experience in a museum setting.
 Knowledge of anatomy, especially dinosaurs.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
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, Badlands Dinosaur Museum
Dickinson Museum Center
188 Museum Dr. E., Dickinson, ND 58601, USA
701-456-6225 (museum front desk)
701-456-7088 (direct)
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