Senior Plant Recorder
Horticulture - Position Application Number: H-1524
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Senior Plant Recorder works in the Plant Records Office to document and maintain all records of the Garden’s Living Collections, including performing inventories of plant collections, accessioning and de-accessioning plants, and entering data into the computerized catalog of the living collections and mapping program. The Senior Plant Recorder performs some secretarial and clerical duties. He/she researches and verifies plant names and other information and enters such information into the computerized catalogue. Key responsibilities include:
· Accessions and de-accessions plants using the computerized catalog of the living collections.
· Keeps files, maintains catalogs and other reference materials, and plant orders.
· Performs plant inventories.
· Assists Plant Records Manager in maintaining the accuracy and currency of the computerized catalog of the living collections.
· Researches and verifies plant names and identification.
· Updates data source, plant source, names, and other files in the living collections catalog.
· Updates plant locations and status in the living collections catalog.
· Uses the mapping program to locate plants.
· Produces and installs accession and display labels.
· Assists Plant Records Manager, horticulture curators, and other staff as needed.
· Supervises data entry personnel including students, interns, and Plant Recorder.
· Performs other secretarial and clerical duties as required.
Requirements:
· High School diploma or equivalent required; some college-level work in plant biology or environmental sciences preferred.
· Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar programs required.
· Prior Plant Records experience using BG-BASE and BG-Map or similar collections management and mapping software preferred.
· Knowledge of botanical nomenclature and plant identification characteristics preferred.
· Must be willing to work weekends if needed.
· One to two years experience in horticulture, plant biology, or similar field.
Application Deadline: 1/5/2013
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