Closing date: 15 August, to start no later than 15 September 2003.

Salary: commensurate with experience.

• B.S. or M.S. in botany/biology, course work in taxonomy.

• Two years or more of hands-on experience in working in a herbarium.
• Experience with databases and word-processing software.
• Capable of organized work and accurate, efficient computer entry of botanical and geographical information.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Portuguese (or Spanish) language preferred.
• Ability to reach specimens in cabinets 8 ft high and at ground level.

• Manage all aspects of collections processing and supervise the work of the employees and students who process collections.
• Supervise processing of plant collections, including data entry and production of labels, recording and reporting of identifications.
• Participate in the design of database reports needed for processing collections.
• Assist visiting scientists in use of the herbarium.
• Enter specimen data into electronic catalogues.
• Lead tours of the herbarium for public groups.
• Assist with administration of phanerogamic herbarium as needed.

• Other herbarium tasks as needed.

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The NY Botanical Garden is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer