Herbarium Assistant

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
The Department of Biology is the largest academic unit within the Faculty of Science. Throughout the academic year, the Department provides courses to over 10,500 students annually, has approximately 1400 majors and an average graduate enrollment of 140 - 160 students. The major foci within the department is namely scientific research, graduate, undergraduate and public education. The Department seeks to find a better working balance between the development and strengthening of its research enterprise and the maintenance of its strong undergraduate program seeking to enhance and strengthen its graduate program and make meaningful contributions to existing and future collaborative programs that fall within its sphere of influence and interest. The Department is housed in six main buildings (B&GS, WSC, Collip, NCB, AFAR, and Biotron).

**Responsibilities**:
The Herbarium Assistant will support the Herbarium Curator in the effective management of the Department of Biology herbarium collections and coordination of the databasese and outreach functions of the Sherwood Forest Arboretum. The incumbent will add to and develop web access to herbarium and arboretum databases, process herbarium specimens, manage incoming and outgoing loans, oversee volunteers and work study students and perform various outreach functions including assistance to departmental courses and tours for community groups.

NOTE: This position is likey to be filled by reappointment.
- Qualifications

**Education**:

- Undergraduate Degree in a related field or equivalent botanical experience

**Experience**:

- 1 year experience in data management and 1 year experience in plant sciences

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work load
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Computer competency with experience in Microsoft Office
- Attention to detail
- Proven interest in plants and/or collections management

**Western Values Diversity**:
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.