Job Title: Registrar
Department: Collections
Reports To: Curator of Anthropology & Exhibitions
FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The DSNH Registrar maintains museum databases utilizing PastPerfect Museum Software and monitors objects from the DSNH collections in storage and on display. The Registrar is part of a Collections team that oversees and is responsible for the management, security, preservation, and collection of artifacts and specimens contained in the collection. The Registrar’s primary location is the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, but will also work at SunWatch Village. The Registrar is required to work a regular schedule of Sunday through Thursday and may be asked to flex time to work on a Friday or Saturday for special events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintains the DSNH collections catalog supported by PastPerfect, including cataloging new objects, updating records, and tracking incoming/outgoing loans.
• Maintains the PastPerfect online catalog.
• Tracks all collection objects on exhibition; tracks all collection objects undergoing conservation treatments or reconstructions.
• Creates custom storage solutions for collection objects.
• Creates inventories and finding aids for the collections.
• Creates hard copies and digital backups of the collections catalog.
• Monitors collection storage and exhibition spaces for agents of deterioration, including light levels, temperature, humidity, pollution, pests, and mold.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in collections work areas and vaults as well as the DSNH reference library and the DSNH institutional archives.
• Serves on the DSNH collections committee to review new objects coming into the collection as well as policies and procedures.
• Conducts specimen identifications for the general public.
• Delivers collections-based programming in both formal and informal educational settings, including special events and behind-the-scenes tours.
• Proposes and executes grant opportunities.
• Assists the curator with exhibition content development.
• Required to manage collection interns and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages Collections-based interns and volunteers.

Education and/or Experience

Master’s Degree in Museum Studies, Public History, or related field is required with at least 2 years of experience preferred. The individual is required to have experience working with PastPerfect Software. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in Natural History collections.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a fast-paced office setting with frequent interruptions. Duties may require sitting for long periods of time. Occasional need to drive a vehicle to other work locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Organization provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected factor in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, employee development, transfer, promotion, compensation, and corrective action.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume to:
hr@boonshoftmuseum.org

Summary

The Guest Services Associate is responsible for maintaining an environment that is welcoming, upbeat, and comfortable for all guests of the Dayton Society of Natural History (DSNH) including the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and SunWatch Indian Village/Archeological Park.

The Guest Services Associate will ensure guest satisfaction, membership promotion efforts, and efficient cash-handling procedures. They will also demonstrate a mastery of all DSNH-approved cash handling and retail procedures, and effectively and efficiently operate admissions, gift shop, café, and telephone operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure that all visitors are professional welcomed with information to make certain that they can fully enjoy the Boonshoft Museum and SunWatch.
• Provide an outstanding model of customer service standards for all employees and volunteers to follow, and present a friendly, welcoming, and professional image to visitors.
• Execute duties, including selling general admissions, maintaining the admissions area, selling gift shop merchandise, preparing and serving food in the café, thoroughly understanding the point-of-sale system, and all responsibilities associated with customer experience at both sites.
• Be proficient with the proper procedures for entering admissions/retail/food information into the cash register.
• Be familiar with DSNH policies and operations, and relay inquiries and information to appropriate staff.
• Utilize proactive sales techniques, including the promotion of membership sales.
• Record member and guest information in permanent records.
• Assist in the gift shop, including applying proper pricing labels and restocking shelves as directed.
• Perform opening and closing procedures, including locking and unlocking front doors, making closing announcements using a PA system, and preparing guest service areas for the next day.
• Assist as needed for special events and private rentals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Organization provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected factor in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, employee development, transfer, promotion, compensation, and corrective action.

Interested candidates should forward a resume to:
hr@boonshoftmuseum.org

Summary

The Guest Services Associate is responsible for maintaining an environment that is welcoming, upbeat, and comfortable for all guests of the Dayton Society of Natural History (DSNH) including the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and SunWatch Indian Village/Archeological Park.

The Guest Services Associate will ensure guest satisfaction, membership promotion efforts, and efficient cash-handling procedures. They will also demonstrate a mastery of all DSNH-approved cash handling and retail procedures, and effectively and efficiently operate admissions, gift shop, café, and telephone operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure that all visitors are professional welcomed with information to make certain that they can fully enjoy the Boonshoft Museum and SunWatch.
• Provide an outstanding model of customer service standards for all employees and volunteers to follow, and present a friendly, welcoming, and professional image to visitors.
• Execute duties, including selling general admissions, maintaining the admissions area, selling gift shop merchandise, preparing and serving food in the café, thoroughly understanding the point-of-sale system, and all responsibilities associated with customer experience at both sites.
• Be proficient with the proper procedures for entering admissions/retail/food information into the cash register.
• Be familiar with DSNH policies and operations, and relay inquiries and information to appropriate staff.
• Utilize proactive sales techniques, including the promotion of membership sales.
• Record member and guest information in permanent records.
• Assist in the gift shop, including applying proper pricing labels and restocking shelves as directed.
• Perform opening and closing procedures, including locking and unlocking front doors, making closing announcements using a PA system, and preparing guest service areas for the next day.
• Assist as needed for special events and private rentals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Organization provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected factor in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, employee development, transfer, promotion, compensation, and corrective action.

Interested candidates should forward a resume to:
hr@boonshoftmuseum.org

Job Title: Rentals Assistant
Department: Community Engagement and Events
Reports To: Community Engagement and Events Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly – $11-$12/hr

Summary

Seeking a part-time Rentals Assistant responsible for maintaining an environment that is welcoming, upbeat, and comfortable for all guests of the Dayton Society of Natural History (DSNH) including the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and SunWatch Indian Village/Archeological Park. The Rentals Assistant is responsible for providing supervision and assistance for birthday parties and private events taking place at DSNH. This position will provide day-of contact for private events clients and coordinate the day-of execution of DSNH rentals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure that all visitors are professional welcomed with information to make certain that they can fully enjoy the Boonshoft Museum and SunWatch.
• Provide an outstanding model of customer service standards for all employees and volunteers to follow, and present a friendly, welcoming, and professional image to visitors.
• Serves as onsite, day-of private rental contact during outside utilization of DNSH facilities, including overseeing building preparation, usage, coordination of outside vendors, and clean up after events including daytime birthday parties.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Experience talking to customers, defining problems, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions.
• Ability to work varied hours/days to oversee private events
• Possession of attributes such as attention to detail, strong communication skills, problem solving capabilities, and flexibility.
• Prior experience in working special events or event management is preferred but not required.
• An interest and dedication to the mission and vision of the Dayton Society of Natural History.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Organization provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected factor in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, employee development, transfer, promotion, compensation, and corrective action.

Interested candidates should forward a resume to:
hr@boonshoftmuseum.org

Job Title: Building Attendant
Department: Facilities
Reports To: Facilities Director
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-exempt – $14

Summary: Seeking full-time or part-time building attendant to perform custodial work in building interior, including building offices, lounges, office areas, classrooms, restrooms, corridors, elevators, food court and stairways.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors and woodwork using industrial vacuum cleaners and scrubbing and buffing machines.
• Sometimes using ladders, dusts and polishes light fixtures.
• Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas.
• May remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, walls, and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
• Washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Clean Education area including emptying trash, sweep and mop floors as needed.
• Clean and sanitize water fountains.
• Toilets, urinals and sinks to be scrubbed.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Back up Maintenance staff as needed.
• Complete tasks list that are posted, written and verbal.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily and must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates must possess a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED (high school equivalency certificate), three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Organization provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected factor in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, employee development, transfer, promotion, compensation, and corrective action.

Interested Candidates, please email:
hr@boonshoftmuseum.org

Job Title: Building Maintenance Technician, Full Time
Department: Facilities
Reports To: Facilities Director
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-exempt – $12-16/hr

Summary
Maintains and repairs physical structures of buildings and maintains grounds by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from supervisor.
• Mows grass, trim weeds and plows gardens on the organization’s property.
• Operates snow/ice removal equipment to maintain parking lots and sidewalks.
• Cleans internal areas of buildings, including buffing, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping.
• Maintain vehicles and grounds equipment (tractors and lawn mowers, weed trimmers, garden tools, etc.), maintain and fill in maintenance schedules as needed.
• Empties trash cans and consolidates trash for weekly pickup.
• Paints interior and exterior walls and trim.
• Operates forklift to move heavy items.
• Cuts down and removes trees.
• Inventory supplies, equipment and tools, order materials as needed.
• Maintains and repairs building involving minor plumbing and electrical systems, includes replacing worn or defective parts such as switches, fuses and light bulbs.
• Minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical work and attend to repair emergencies as needed (water leaks, etc.)
• Monitors fire extinguishers and emergency drills.
• Monitor schedules for Sonitrol (security), Simplex (fire), city fire and other inspections, HVAC system, roofing inspections, etc.
• Responsible for set up and breakdown of tables, chairs, pipe and drape, trash cans, etc. for institutional events.
• Supervise Community Service Program, using court ordered “volunteers” to clean museum, mow, weed and trim around the facility.
• Assists other departments with moving furniture and unloading and storing supplies.
• Back-up housekeeping, grounds-keeping and facilities manager as needed.
• Complete tasks list that are posted, written and verbal.

Helpful Attributes: An outstanding attitude of customer service, professionalism and teamwork; Able to follow instructions and respond to management direction; reliable and responsible traits; commit to working extra hours if necessary. Good work ethic, attendance, and punctuality a must.

Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, machinery, electrical, HVAC.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (or GED); or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Physical Functions: This is a physically demanding job. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment / Hazards: Works in a busy – fast-paced department, must be aware of relevant dangers.

Interested Candidates please email:
hr@boonshoftmuseum.org

Location: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Work Hours: 16 to 19 hours per week, some weekend work required | Applications for the Winter Session (January – March) must be received by October 15; Summer Session (June – August) by March 15; Fall Session (September – November) by July 15.

Reports To: Curator of Live Animals

Overview:

• The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is seeking applicants for the Animal Care Internship. Interns work with animal care staff for 10 to 14 weeks during Winter, Summer or Fall Sessions and gain experience in the areas of animal care, record keeping, animal enrichment and interpretation of animal exhibits.
• Internships in the Live Animal Department are non-paid positions and hours worked accumulate as volunteer hours.
• Interns will work between 16 and 19 hours per week with a minimum of 190 hours completed. Schedules will be coordinated with the Curator of Live Animals and will include weekend hours.
• Duties include daily maintenance of the animal exhibits, behind the scenes areas, and visitor spaces. Interns will learn how to present educational programs to Museum visitors.
• Each intern must complete an independent project for the Live Animal Department if completing the externship for credit. The project will be selected with guidance from department curators.

Qualifications:

• Interns must be a currently enrolled in college degree program or have completed a college degree within the past two years.
• Interns must be able to perform basic animal care activities including standing for extended periods, bending, sweeping and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Interns must be able to tolerate the presence of animal fur, feathers, and bedding.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to:

Associate Curator of Live Animals
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH 45414

Email: ltoth@boonshoftmuseum.org

Applications for the Winter Session (January – March) must be received by October 15; Summer Session (June – August) by March 15; Fall Session (September – November) by July 15.

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and houses a diverse collection of over 125 animals.

POSITION: Animal Behavior Internship
LOCATION: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton, Ohio
WORK HOURS: 8 hours per week
REPORTS TO: Curator of Live Animals

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is seeking applicants for the Animal Behavior Internship. Interns work with animal care staff for 12 weeks during Winter, Summer or Fall Sessions and gain experience in animal psychology.

The Animal Behavior Internship is focused on gaining an understanding of “why animals do the thing.” Interns will learn about animal welfare, animal behavior, animal enrichment, and animal training. These four categories help us understand how to improve the lives of animals under human care. Each category has an associated project our intern is to complete to gain an understanding of how animal behavior is measured and understood.

This internship is focused on animal behavior rather than animal husbandry. Interns will not be expected to participate in cleaning habitats or other regular cleaning tasks. Interns will be expected to read scientific articles, stand for long periods of time conducting observational data, and complete research and paperwork pertinent to our animals.

By gaining an understanding of how our animals are spending their time and how they interact with their environment, interns will be providing us with invaluable insight into their lives.

Qualifications

Interns must be currently enrolled in a college degree program or have completed a college degree within the past two years.

Interns must be able to tolerate the presence of animal fur, feathers and bedding.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Associate Curator of Live Animals, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton, OH 45414 or LToth@boonshoftmuseum.org

Applications for the Winter Session (mid-January through April) must be received by October 15; Summer Session (June through August) by March 15; Fall Session (September through November) by July 15.

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and houses a diverse collection of over 125 animals