Join Our Team

Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Nebraska State Museum team. We’re part of the University of Nebraska system. Diversity and inclusion are central to our mission. Below are current employment opportunities available as well as some information about our community.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

Botany Curator: Primary job responsibilities are to lead the Charles Bessey Herbarium, set and execute its strategic research direction in alignment with the UNSM mission, vision and strategic goals. This position is responsible for research, collection curation and Herbarium management on the UNL campus, with the purpose of enhancement and conservation of this unique set of Herbarium collections. This position manages the acquisition, preparation, organization, preservation, conservation, supervision, and promotes the research use of herbarium specimens. This position ensures that visiting researchers are assisted and supervised, and that the following are also trained and supervised: UNL students, interns and collection volunteers, student employees, nonstudent employees and other users of the collections. The second set of responsibilities include overseeing specimen preparation, cataloguing and digitization – photography, data records, and community-based knowledge. Duties include monitoring the storage environment and security, ensure that monitoring of collection pests and taking appropriate pest management actions occurs, oversees coordinating incoming and outgoing loans, and processing new acquisitions. This position contributes to collection growth by soliciting specimen donations and actively collecting and documenting botanical diversity, conducting research and publishing results. The position is responsible for overseeing the procurement of all relevant permits required for these activities. The third set of responsibilities supports the museum’s mission by assisting with exhibit curation (collection/selection of objects, drafting text, installing/de-installing exhibit objects), assisting with educational programs as a content expert and speaker, and contributing to the museum’s digital presence.

ABOUT LINCOLN

Our Research Collections and Morrill Hall are both located in Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska. This vibrant community offers something for everyone, from coffee shops and local boutiques, to sporting events, concerts & theater events, outdoor exploration, and family-friendly venues.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN

UNL is a land-grant institution located in the heart of Lincoln. The University serves the entire state of Nebraska through research-based education. Art, culture and history are important parts of the campus landscape. UNSM is one of several museums on campus. The University also offers a variety of athletic opportunities.

BENEFITS

As UNSM is part of the UNL system, employees with UNSM qualify for the same benefits as UNL employees.