Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Plant Recorder

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (must be included on application/resume)

• Basic understanding of general concepts of GIS.
• B.S. in Horticultural Science, Natural Resources, Forestry, Geographic Information Systems plus (2) two years of experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience to equal at least (6) years.
• Experience using AutoCAD, ESRI software suite including ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Online and Microsoft Access.
• Experience with GPS data collection and data manipulation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of plants and plant identification.
• Experience with curatorial work at an arboretum or botanical garden.
• Knowledge of traditional field survey techniques and use of field survey equipment.

JOB CLASSIFICATION: 8412CU - MUS PRO 2 CURATION

JOB TITLE: Plant Recorder

DEPARTMENT: Horticulture

SUPERVISOR: Curatorial Manager

APPOINTMENT: 100% Time – 12 Month. May include early, late or weekend hours

PURPOSE: To support and implement mapping duties, plant records data management and other curatorial activities for the plant collections and gardens at the Arboretum.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for cataloging and mapping the Arboretum plant collections, gardens and grounds; managing collections mapping data; assisting the Curatorial Manager with managing the plant records database; data collection and mapping of new garden and collections projects; assisting Arboretum staff with the production and management of printed maps, web maps and collections related data; assist with periodic review of plant records curatorial practices.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

40% Field mapping and data collection

• Map structures, memorials, minor utilities and natural features on the Arboretum property,
• Map new and existing plantings to capture additions, changes, label status, etc. per scheduled mapping rotation
• Train staff, interns and researchers on how to use field mapping equipment for data collection

40% Maintenance of hard copy and digital maps and plant records database

• Digitize and manage drawing files of hard copy maps, plans and construction drawings
• Assist with data entry of plant accession, location, nomenclatural and label requests
• Obtain and incorporate into map records “as-built” electronic plans from utility companies, architects, landscape architects and engineers
• Update collection and garden map data and keep current to reflect new and changing plantings for use both internally and via public web map applications
• Develop and maintain maps showing memorials, utilities, land forms, boundaries and other features

10% Production of maps and other collection related data

• Produce presentation/print-ready maps, web maps and map data for Arboretum staff
• Manage and update wayfinding web map application in coordination with multiple departments
• Export and update data for online plant search

10% Assist with labeling, herbarium and other curatorial duties as assigned

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a community outreach unit of the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. The Arboretum is located west of Minneapolis/St Paul and its 1,200 acres traverse the municipalities of Chaska, Chanhassen and Victoria. As a member of the American Public Garden Association and an accredited museum through the American Alliance of Museums, the Arboretum is a tremendous public asset. Visitors engage with gardens, collections, natural areas, a farm, research demonstrations, youth and adult education, events and exhibits. Please visit us at https://arb.umn.edu/ for more information.

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