Position Available at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Database Specialist The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County seeks an experienced database specialist to maintain, support and help further develop our collections databases in the KE EMu museum software system. The database specialist will lead the Museum's KE EMu technical team, working closely with registrars, conservators, curators, collections managers, IT staff, Webmaster and others to develop and implement database management, workflow, web publishing and other systems using the software. He/she will work with museum staff and KE software staff to facilitate transfer of databases from other database systems (including MS Access, Filemaker Pro, and others), assist staff in report development, and (receive and) provide training and technical support to staff using KE EMu; work closely with KE Software and IT on the maintenance and support of the system. Qualifications include experience in IT/database applications or closely-related fields, familiarity with standard servers and personal computer hardware platforms and database software packages, and proven ability to provide hardware/software support for multiple users of different skill levels. The position also requires Web publishing, including Web publication of databases; skill with computer hardware, including servers, personal computers, and databases. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills; ability to deliver service in a fast-paced, project-driven environment are required. A Bachelor's in Computer Science, Biology, History, Anthropology or a museum-related field is desired. Experience with Linux and Windows (and Macintosh) systems strongly preferred. Familiarity with museum database software systems, Crystal Reports and with MS Project ideal. To apply, please send your cover letter, resume (including contact information for at least three professional references) and salary history to The Natural History Museum, Attn HR-DSMP, 900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles , CA 90007. Fax (213) 765-4951. Email: jobs at nhm.org.
