Senior Clerk, Shipping and Receiving

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Museum's mailroom/shipping and receiving area is seeking a full-time Senior Clerk, Shipping & Receiving. The Senior Clerk processes all items received in the mailroom/shipping and receiving department, including handling, sorting, distributing and tracking packages, parcels and other mail items - preparing for delivery throughout the Museum.

Other duties include performing data entry to track all items received and processed, providing customer service by answering telephone inquiries, tracking various mail items and preparing parcels for shipment and mass mailings. The Shipping department is also responsible for providing the Museum with PPE and printer toner cartridges. In addition, the Senior Clerk will periodically assist with the unloading and disbursement of uniforms and supplies.

Applicants with excellent interpersonal skills who will be able to effectively interact with both internal partners and outside vendors are encouraged to apply.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

The expected salary for the Senior Clerk, Shipping and Receiving is $50,654/annual. This position is overtime-eligible and the AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.