Job Opportunities

Exhibitions Assistant

The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) seeks an Exhibitions Assistant. PRI is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. Our Museum of the Earth and Cayuga Nature Center make accessible the history of life on Earth, the processes by which the Earth system works, and the science by which we understand it.

The Exhibitions Assistant will be responsible for activities related to the planning and design of temporary and permanent exhibitions at the Museum of the Earth and Cayuga Nature Center, with the primary goal being the communication of the history of life on Earth in an aesthetic, innovative, and accessible manner.

Essential duties include:

  • developing and writing exhibit text
  • laying out 2D designs
  • maintaining and upgrading existing exhibits
  • communicating with external vendors to obtain price quotes and to monitor exhibit production
  • helping to manage the Traveling Exhibitions Program
  • planning and building temporary exhibitions
  • working with other staff to develop and install a wide variety of projects


This position reports to the Director of Exhibitions and works closely with other institutional personnel, especially education, collections, and museum operations staff in a team-centered environment.

12 month temporary position
Full time, evening hours as needed

Qualifications
Bachelors degree or higher; proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office required; ability to juggle multiple priorities with competing projects to meet critical deadlines; excellent time management, planning, and teamwork skills. Familiarity with carpentry or other fabrication techniques a plus.

We will begin to review applications May 20, 2013. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and 5 graphic design samples via email to:

Beth Stricker
Director of Exhibitions
stricker@museumoftheearth.org

Paleontological Research Institution
1259 Trumansburg Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850

Camp Health Director (off-site)

Description
Cayuga Nature Center is currently searching for an off-site Camp Health Director (CHD) for the 2013 summer season which runs 6/24/2013 through 9/6/2013. The CHD will oversee the health and safety of the camp and work closely with the Camp Director and Camp Heath Designee.  

Responsibilities
This is an off-site position which requires the CHD to visit the camp every Monday during the summer camp session opening day 8am-12pm and an additional 4 hours every Friday to prepare for the following week. The CHD will work closely with the on-site Health Designee who will maintain the health and welfare of the camp when the Camp Health Director is not present.  The CHD will maintain daily communication with Camp Director and/or designee. The Camp Heath Director will be responsible for overseeing medical logs, campers and staff health forms and first aid kits.  Any incidents and accidents will be reported to CHD and documented by appropriate staff and CHD.  Additional camp health regulations will be monitored by CHD as well.  

Qualifications

  • Current New York State license as a RN, LPN, EMT or a physician assistant
  • Current Responding to Emergencies and CPR for the professional rescuer
  • Desire to work in a camp community
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player
  • Positive mindset
  • Excellent leadership ability
  • Mature judgment and the ability to safely supervise campers
  • Outgoing personality and ability to work with people of all ages
  • Must be at least 25 years of age


Salary
Varies with qualifications

Apply
Send cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications along with resume and list of references to:

Adam Kneis, Environmental Education Manager
Cayuga Nature Center
1420 Taughannock Blvd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273- 6260
museumoftheearth.org/naturecenter

Camp Counselor / Lifeguard

Description
Cayuga Nature Center is accepting applications for Lifeguards for the 2013 summer season which runs 6/24/2013 through 9/6/2013. The CNC Camp Lifeguard will oversee waterfront activities at Camp Comstock three days a week.  

Responsibilities

  • Duties include planning and implementing daily activities
  • Being actively involved with the children
  • Some cleaning/organizing, greeting, and communicating with parents in an effective and appropriate manner
  • Following Written Safety Plan and overseeing the waterfront activities including buddy system and health and safety measures


Qualifications

  • Experience teaching and/or working with groups
  • Ability to work independently and as a team player
  • Positive mindset
  • Excellent leadership ability
  • Mature judgment and the ability to safely supervise campers
  • Outgoing personality and ability to work with people of all ages
  • Certifications in Responding to Emergencies, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Life guarding


Salary
Varies with qualifications

Apply
Send cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications along with resume and list of references to:

Adam Kneis, Environmental Education Manager
Cayuga Nature Center
1420 Taughannock Blvd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273- 6260
museumoftheearth.org/naturecenter

Collections Assistant

Description: The Paleontological Research Institution seeks applications for a one-year (with potential for renewal) Collections Assistant position. The Collections Assistant will assist the Director of Collections in the day-to-day management of the systematic and stratigraphic collections of the Paleontological Research Institution, including all aspects of conservation and use of the collections. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will be an individual who takes initiative, is able to work and make decisions independently, and has an understanding of museum/archival methods. The candidate should possess strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills and a working knowledge of invertebrate systematics. A Master’s degree in museum studies, paleontology, systematic biology, or related discipline is required.

Applications
Applicants should include a cover letter, CV, and a list of three references (including address, phone number, and e-mail address) with their application materials. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For questions and to submit applications contact:

Gregory P. Dietl, Ph.D.
Director of Collections
Paleontological Research Institution
1259 Trumansburg Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
U.S.A.
607.273.6623 ext. 17
gpd3@cornell.edu