Herbarium Digitization Intern

Posted 9 days ago

new york botanical gardenBronx (NY)

Biological Technicians Zoos and Botanical Gardens

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Intern

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$19 per hour

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About the role

Herbarium Digitization Intern

Reports to: Assistant Director of the Herbarium

Position Summary: The Herbarium Digitization Intern will participate in the digitization of herbarium specimens from South America in the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium at The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) as part of a project funded by the Bezos Earth Fund titled Accelerating Species Discovery with Artificial Intelligence. The Herbarium Digitization Intern is a 1000 hour, funded internship and will report to the Assistant Director of the Herbarium.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Barcode specimens and create records in database
Capture digital images of specimens
Transcribe specimen data from digital image into database
Participate in occasional public outreach

Qualifications:

Coursework in Biology and/or museum or library studies
Experience with imaging procedures
Experience with herbarium procedures preferred
Familiarity with South American geography
Understanding of written Spanish a plus
Ability to work independently as well as with others as part of a team
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain attention to detail

Physical Demands & Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, use a computer; see and read printed and handwritten specimen labels; stand at an counter-height work space; be able to reach specimens in cabinets at ground level, or up to 11ft high (via ladder or rolling stairs); crouch, bend, and reach with hands and arms; carry and move up to 25 pounds; move a rolling herbarium cart. Work is indoors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Baseline Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 9am-5pmPayrate: $19 per hour If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org.If you are interested in applying for a position at the New York Botanical Garden, please go to www.nybg.org/employment to submit your application. EOE

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