Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library encompasses an unrivaled museum of American decorative arts in its mansion and galleries and a magnificent 60-acre naturalistic garden—all set on 1,000 gorgeous acres.

Winterthur employs a wide array of positions in the areas of curatorial, horticulture, education, conservation, library, maintenance, marketing, development, technology, and administration.

At Winterthur, employment is more than just work. The Winterthur employee is offered a unique and rewarding experience that is rich in culture and natural beauty. Winterthur considers its employees and volunteers to be among its greatest assets and welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute their specific skills to its mission “to inspire, enlighten, and delight all of its visitors while preserving and enhancing [Winterthur]” and also uphold its core values of agility, excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusion, and transparency.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Plant Curatorial Fellow will research and document Winterthur’s historic daffodil collection. This will include reviewing existing documentation and then photographing and mapping any remaining cultivars and beds. Research will include finding sources for historic daffodil cultivars, photographs and descriptions to aid in identification. The Fellow will work with the garden curatorial staff to centralize the data on our daffodil collection in GIS and ContentDM. The Fellow will then create a digital Story Map using GIS technology to tell the story of the daffodils at Winterthur and to promote their use in the home garden. They will also work with staff to develop preliminary plans to restore daffodil beds as needed.

This fellowship is a temporary position, end one year from date of hire.

Compensation: $15.00/hour

Work Schedule: This can be a part time or full time fellowship depending on the availability of the candidate. Candidate can choose to establish a schedule with the supervisor ranging from 20-35 hours/week.

Benefits: 403b with employer match for eligible employees; discounts in the museum store and cafe; free general admission for you and your immediate family members. For a full time employee, additional benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off plan including 10 holidays, vacation, personal, sick time

Responsibilities:

Review existing documentation- written and visual
Plan and implement the mapping and photography of daffodil beds as needed
Data entry into GIS and ContentDM
Design and creation of GIS Story-map
Research historic daffodil cultivar sources, photography and description to aid in identification.
Work with staff on developing initial plans for bed restorations

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Experience: Bachelor of Science or Arts with college course work in research, plants or design

Preferred Education: BS or BA in plant science, environmental science, history, or a related field, with experience with a plant records program, GIS – Story Map, photography and design

Knowledge/Skills:

Excellent research skills with high level of critical/logical and creative/innovative thinking, coupled with demonstrated experience writing
Effective communication skills (written and oral)
Computer proficiency (Microsoft) required; knowledge of GIS and plant records systems is desirable
Design skills to create a visual appealing Story-map
Ability to work independently

Essential Functions:

Ability to work at a computer for up to 8 hours a day
Ability to walk over rough terrain
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in order to operate Winterthur vehicles

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