• Job Description

  Req#: 30895555786

  Science Illustration Intern, Malacology
  
  The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County was the first museum in L.A. to open its doors 109 years ago and is poised for an exciting new era as it plans for the future. Having recently completed a new strategic framework, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County—including NHMLA at Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits and museum in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall—is looking forward to new building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach, and innovative audience engagement.
  
  The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), neurodiverse, gender, a person with disability, a veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI+ community are welcome and encouraged to apply.
  
  The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking a Science Illustration Intern, Malacology for our R&C Malacology department. The Science Illustration Intern, Malacology works closely with the Associate Curator, Malacology to determine what specimens and resources can and should be used to create scientific illustrations at the Natural History Museum. It is an exciting time as we embark on new journeys of becoming a museum of, for, and with L.A.
  
  Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
  

  • Create a guide to species identification of Southern California snails, to be made into a poster and/or one sheet guide
  • Work with the Curator to determine how scientific illustrations may be incorporated into developing projects as illustrations to be published
  • Discuss this career choice and training with Museum interns
  • Other duties as assigned by the MANAGER and as department needs.

  This position has the following requirements:

  • Have completed or be enrolled in a Scientific Illustration training program at an accredited college, university, or institute.
  • 6 months–I year of training/schooling in a Scientific Illustration required

  
  
  The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion at culturally diverse audiences in museums and in sciences.
  
  The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and commitment working with a diverse community. Hourly rate for this position is $20.00 plus excellent benefits. This is a full- time temporary, non-exempt position.
  
  A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.
  
  The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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