Status: No Longer Accepting Applications
Please send a copy of your cover letter and resume to : info@hgsic.org
Employment Type: Part Time Pay Type: Hourly Pay Rate: $14 per hour
Time Commitment: 4 days/week, 9am to 4pm, 28hrs total
Paid Vacation: Yes, 1 week annually
Reports to: The Executive Director
Responsibilities to include:
Library
Maintaining a presence at the front desk during business hours when patrons are in the library and museum
Monitoring the use of resources by patrons and volunteers to ensure they are handled properly and returned to the appropriate location at the end of the day
Assisting on-site researchers with resources and genealogy queries
Maintaining an existing library of local, state, and national reference materials
Processing archival collections
Delegating tasks to library volunteers
Conducting classes on genealogy research and how to utilize the library
Research
Invoicing customers for research work
Organizing and delegating tasks to research volunteers
Generating detailed reports answering customer queries
Assisting patrons with research requests over the phone, email, and post
General
Authoring an article for each issue of the Society’s monthly newsletter
Mentoring and supervising interns when appropriate
Analyzing current systems and proposing methods which the library can use to improve
Generating reports highlighting the use of the library and its resources for the director and board of directors
The Employee is Expected to:
Work well independently and as part of a team
Work with patrons through various mediums of communication such as phone, email, and other platforms
Recognize and establish job priorities
Work with museum director, other employees, committee chairs, and volunteers
Answer genealogical research requests using various computerized databases
Seek out professional development and propose learning opportunities to the director
Develop a knowledge of Indiana County and the surrounding area to better assist researchers
Ideal Candidate:
Able to prioritize multiple tasks and constantly recalibrate based on daily library needs
Interested in maintaining the position for a period of two years or longer
Looking to help a small museum and research library grow to the next level
Demonstrate a firm grasp of technology and help innovate new ways to serve customers
Have knowledge working Past Perfect Museum software
Have Experience working with archival material
Strong written and verbal skills
A passion for preserving local history and making it available to the public
Organized with an attention to detail
Education Experience:
Master’s degree in library and information science or related field
Candidates with bachelor’s degrees will also be considered for the position