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Assistant Director of the James Reserves
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A Museum Curator builds and maintains collections at art museums and other museums. Uses in-depth knowledge of art or other artifacts to plan displays and exhibits, advise on museum acquisitions, identify and appraise works. A Museum Director manages overall museum operations.
$65,235 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Director of the James Reserves University of California, Riverside - 4.3 Riverside, CA Job Details Full-time $32.79 - $52.75 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Operating systems Volunteer management Outdoor work experience Spreadsheets Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Chainsaw Driver's License Data management Plumbing Driving Desktop applications FileMaker Museum database software Electrical maintenance Productivity software Collection management Skid steer loader Facilities routine maintenance Full Job Description Under the general direction of the Reserve Director (also known as a Reserve Manager), assists with daily operational aspects of the Reserve Sites; James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve and Oasis de los Osos, including administration and user management, building and vehicle maintenance, facilities and information systems, database management, museum collections, public outreach activities, and research and educational programs. This job requires generally 30% working outdoors and may change depending on the needs of the Reserve. The full salary range for the Assistant Director of the James Reserve is $32.79 - $52.75 hourly rate. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $32.79 - $41.58 hourly rate. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. degree Graduation with BS degree with specialization in biology, botany, zoology, geography or comparable field and one year experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required experience Computer experience with word processor, spreadsheet and database operating systems and commonly used office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Filemaker Pro, PowerPoint, Internet, email). Required Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. required Required Must have a valid driver's license, and must be able to drive a bobcat tractor or be willing to learn. Must have the capacity to operate and work with heavy equipment. This includes 4WD vehicles, chain saw, and others as necessary Ability to perform work outside, under adverse weather conditions. Knowledge of basic maintenance techniques for electrical, plumbing, fencing, roads and physical plant, or willingness to learn. Able to stay overnight at reserve site when necessary. Must be able to operate and/or willing to operate all kinds of equipment needed to perform duties. Basic understanding of state and federal agencies and regulatory policies that apply to research and land management issues. Ability to learn names of plants, animals, geological formations, places and basic natural history of area surrounding the reserves. Knowledge of management of museum data collections. Must be able to work independently with little direction. Ability to guide volunteers and others in reserve work. Skills in interpersonal communication and oral presentation. Basic understanding of state and federal agencies and regulatory policies that apply to research and land management issues. Ability to learn names of plants, animals, geological formations, places and basic natural history of area surrounding the reserves. Knowledge of management of museum data collections. Required