Position Opportunity: STEPS Publication Resources Curator, Kentucky Geological Survey

Standing and/or sitting for long periods of time. Lift and carry up to 25 lbs safely.

Work Shift: 8am – 4:30pm; Hours Per Week : 37.5

The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS), a publicly supported research center within the University of Kentucky (UK), is hiring for a STEPS Publication Resources Curator.

Key position responsibilities include:
1. Respond to customer requests, including assistance in material identification and completing payment transactions.
2. Maintain the collection’s physical and digital representations ensuring proper cataloging, housing, access, and description.
3. Create and maintain collection utilization reports.
4. Perform routine condition assessments of collection items, performing repairs as needed.
5. Submit new KGS publications and datasets for DOI registration and dissemination.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, detail-oriented team player with strong communication skills.

This position is eligible for healthcare benefits.

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

Customer service skills, teamwork, written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.