Mineral Assistant and Collection Curator

3 weeks ago


San Clemente, United States William Ray Valentine LLC Full time

Description:
**Requirements**:
**Responsibilities**

Collection Curation
- Organize, maintain, and expand the mineral and gem collection, ensuring proper handling
and storage of specimens.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of mineral and gemstone species, provenance, and
properties to enhance the collection's educational and aesthetic value.
- Create visually appealing displays that showcase the collection's diversity, unique
characteristics, and tell a story of the collection.
- Work with R&D team to create unique and innovative bases and displays for specimens.’
- Sell or trade specimens that are no longer a fit for the collection.

Cataloging and Photography
- Catalog each specimen accurately, documenting essential information such as origin, date of
acquisition, mineral type, and any historical significance.
- Capture high-quality photographs of individual specimens, highlighting their distinctive
features and visual appeal.
- Maintain a digital database of the collection, ensuring proper organization and accessibility
of information.

Industry Relationships
- Foster and maintain relationships with mineral and gemstone suppliers, collectors, dealers,
and experts in the field.
- Collaborate with external partners to acquire new specimens, exchange knowledge, and
stay updated on industry trends.
- Travel and attend industry events, conferences, and shows.

Travel
- Travel on mineral and gem-related trips, both domestically and internationally, to source
new specimens, enhance expertise, and establish connections within the industry.
- Document travel experiences, including field notes, photographs, and potentially video
content.
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Gemology, or a related field or 1+ year industry experience.
- Strong passion for minerals and gemstones, with an in-depth knowledge of their origins, classifications, and properties.
- Experience in museum or collection curation, including cataloging, preservation, and display design preferred.
- Proficiency in photography and image editing software to capture and enhance specimen images.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for accurate cataloging and documentation.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain industry relationships.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to attend events, shows, meetings, and other industry
- related locations.
- Strong research skills to stay updated on industry developments and contribute to the collection's
educational value.
- Self-motivated with an artistic eye to develop owner’s collection.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Gemology, or a related field or 1+ year industry experience.
- Strong passion for minerals and gemstones, with an in-depth knowledge of their origins, classifications, and properties.
- Experience in museum or collection curation, including cataloging, preservation, and display design preferred.
- Proficiency in photography and image editing software to capture and enhance specimen images.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for accurate cataloging and documentation.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain industry relationships.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to attend events, shows, meetings, and other industry
- related locations.
- Strong research skills to stay updated on industry developments and contribute to the collection's
educational value.
- Self-motivated with an artistic eye to develop owner’s collection.



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