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Current Opportunities
Director of the Research Library
Responsibility: Responsible to the Senior Vice President of Interpretation / Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the administration of all Research Library functions throughout the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) and for the growth, use, and maintenance of its collections, for coordinating the activities of assigned staff, for creating and managing fundraising initiatives, and for assuring that programs operate responsibly and within the limits of the approved budget.
Classification: This position is classified as full-time administrative and is exempt from overtime compensation.
Supervision: Supervises the Research Library’s regular full-time and part-time employees, persons employed under the terms of specials grants pertaining to the library, volunteers, consultants, vendors, and others as authorized under the annual budget.
Coordination:
1. Promotes Research Library involvement in exhibits, programming, education, fundraising, retail sales and development, marketing, and other intra institutional activities and seeks partnerships with other cultural institutions.
2. Reaches out to pertinent constituencies in the community to engender interest in and use and support of WRHS in general and the Research Library in particular.
3. Maintains association with a variety of professional organizations to remain current on professional matters in the archival and library fields and to promote the interests of WRHS and its Research Library.
4. Serves as ex-officio member of Research Library auxiliaries
Duties:
1. Coordinates budget preparation for the Research Library with the COO and assures that the department operates within its approved annual budget, that all funded programs are successfully administered and implemented, and that all WRHS policies are followed
2. Aggressively develops and oversees the implementation of Research Library programs and collection priorities within the context of overall institutional goals and objectives.
3. In collaboration with the COO, actively seeks grants and financial support for Research Library and other institutional purposes and develops and implements earned income initiatives that support operational expenses.
4. Spearheads the expansion of technology applications throughout the research Library assuring that the department is technologically up-to-date and that the Research Library pages of the WRHS website contain accurate information and are used to the fullest extent possible to promote use of the Research Library and to generate income.
5. Assures the maintenance of adequate security, storage, and computerized collections management for all library collections, and assured proper controls and uses of these collections
6. Recommends policies relating to staffing, collections and program development for the library, including genealogy and family history, with special attention to collecting priorities.
7. Develops and manages a first class staff of professionals; encourages staff participation in professional organizations; develops and manages in-house training in advanced information technology and archival methods to keep staff current with evolving practices as well as to enhance access to the collections for research and use/replication of content-based materials for programs and exhibits.
8. Develops and implements programs and initiatives to increase the annual number and variety of patrons and researchers utilizing library collections and resources in the Reference Room.
9. In collaboration with the Program Department, actively develops strategies for education programs for school, youth, and general audiences that involve the Research Center and the use of library materials, for securing grant funding for combined library and education initiatives, and for promoting new earned income initiatives based on using library materials for educational purposes.
10. Undertakes other specific duties as assigned by the COO
Qualifications:
1. The Director of the Research Library is an administrative position of WRHS that requires advanced academic training, substantial work experience, achievement in the field, proven leadership skills, willingness to be a team player and serve as a member of a management team, proven success in fundraising and project management, and unquestionable honesty and integrity
2. Educational requirement is an ALA-accredited degree in library and information science (archival concentration preferred) or advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in American History or related field; certification in archives desired.
3. Professional level experience of at least five years in a research library, archives, or manuscripts repository with at least five years significant administrative experience during which time the candidate has demonstrated job-related initiative, goal orientation, creativity, achievement and growth
4. Experience must also include demonstrated knowledge of and work in the area of automation and on-line access to archival/library resources and scholarship evidenced by publications, teaching, or the presentation of papers in one or several of the following fields: American history, archival issues, family history and automation
5. Essential personal traits include honesty, loyalty, enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to work with a variety of people ranging from entry level employees to major donors
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Kelly Falcone-Hall at kfalcone@wrhs.org or Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2013. No phone calls please.
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Museum Protection Services Officer
Responsibility:
Responsible to the VP of Facilities for the monitoring and protection of the structures, collections, staff, and visitors of the Western Reserve Historical Society.
Classification: This position is classified as part time, operational and non-exempt from overtime compensation.
Supervision:
Reports to the VP of Facilities for daily assignment. No direct supervision
of others within the department.
Coordination:
Through the VP of Facilities works with the Society’s departments and auxiliaries on a daily basis.
Duties:
1. Individual and group visitor assistance and control.
2. Protect the collection, premises, employees and visitors against fire, theft, vandalism and other dangers that might result in injury, damage or loss.
3. Conduct regular inspections of the premises as assigned.
4. Remain alert while on duty and maintain awareness of the activities within the designated post.
5. Maintain confidentiality within the department.
6. Other tasks as assigned by the VP of Facilities and as necessary to assure the operational function of WRHS.
Qualifications:
Pleasant manner, observant, tactful, tolerant, honest, alert, and neat. Conscientious in following regulations and instruction from higher authority. The candidate must not be convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving any crime of dishonesty, breach of trust, theft, violence, or substance abuse.
Please submit resumes to jpinkston@wrhs.org or Western Reserve Historical Society, Attn: Human Resources, 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106. No phone calls please.
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Janitorial Maintenance
Responsibility: Responsible to the Vice President of Facilities
Classification: This position is classified as part time, operational and non-exempt from overtime compensation.
Supervision: This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Coordination:
Under the guidance of the Vice President of Facilities, works with the Society’s departments and auxiliaries on a daily basis as well as for special events and programs.
Duties:
Responsibilities include but not limited to: housekeeping which includes bathroom cleaning, floor cleaning, light maintenance duties including but not limited to electrical work, plumbing work, painting, trash removal, and light bulbs.
Grounds work including but not limited to leaf removal and snow removal.
Undertakes other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Facilities
Qualifications:
Physically fit to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, and carry. Pleasant, honest, reliable, self-motivated, team worker, punctual, neat, with an ability to follow policies and work details.
This position works on Saturdays and Sundays.
Please submit resumes to jpinkston@wrhs.org or Western Reserve Historical Society, Attn: Human Resources, 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106. No phone calls please.
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Museum Store Sales Associate
Responsibility: Responsible to the Sales Manager for the operations of the retail store including front line sales and customer service, merchandise presentation, and profitability.
Classification: This position is classified as part time, operational and non-exempt from overtime compensation.
Coordination: Coordinates with the Sales Manager to carry out daily store and admissions operations. Providing competent and adequate coverage for the Museum Store and Admissions Desk, including opening and closing responsibilities.
Duties:
1. Greet every guest as they enter the store
2. Open and close store/admissions as trained
3. Accurately record all transactions on the point-of-sale system
4. Keep Sales Manager apprised of merchandise stock levels through spot inventory checks
5. Assist customers with merchandise selections and/or information on exhibits and events
6. Promote and sell memberships
7. Fill mail, web, and phone orders
8. Keep store area clean and stocked
9. Assist with physical inventory
10. Maintain Core Performance Standards:
a. Commit to a regular schedule
b. Follow dress code and other codes of conduct as explained in the WRHS employee handbook
11. Effectively communicate and assist, as needed, with programs and special events
12. Stay alert at all times to prevent damage and theft
13. Support income generation initiatives by identifying and recommending programs and activities based on the strengths of the department that will contribute to the financial success of WRHS.
14. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
1. Previous experience working with the public
2. Job-related skills include, but are not limited to, initiative, goal orientation, creativity, and communication.
3. Ability to walk/stand for long periods of time
4. Essential personality traits include enthusiasm, dependability, flexibility, and integrity.
Please submit resumes to alowrie@wrhs.org or Western Reserve Historical Society, Attn: Human Resources, 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106. No phone calls please.
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Hale Farm Sales Associate
Responsibility: Responsible to the Sales Manager for assisting with the operations of the gift shop including front line sales and customer service, accuracy, and profitability.
Classification: This position is classified as part time, operational and non-exempt from overtime compensation.
Coordination: Coordinates with the Sales Manager and Visitor Services to carry out daily admission and retail operations.
Duties:
1. Maintains a flow of merchandise to support level of sales:
- Works with Sales Manager to coordinate sales and merchandise receipts.
- Assists the Sales Manager to manage the point of sale system for the store, keeping consistent with the guidelines of WRHS;
- Accurately record all transactions on the point-of-sale system.
2. Implements an effective visual presentation of merchandise including appropriate signage:
- Maintains a clean, safe work environment, including store, café, and common areas.
- Maintains fixtures and equipment.
- Works with Sales Manager to maintain professional and attractive signage and promotional windows.
- Works with Sales Manger to maintain effective merchandise presentation.
3. Maintains a high level of customer service:
- Develops personal relationships with customers.
- Handles customer exchanges and returns.
- Places special orders and notifies customers of their arrival.
- Performs all admission functions.
4. Maintain Core Performance Standards:
- Commits to a regular schedule.
- Follows dress code and other codes of conduct.
- Provides additional assistance for key events
5. Comply with the Society’s accounting systems and procedures:
- Follows procedures for transfer of shop receipts to the business office on a timely basis.
- Assists to controls operating expenses, including, but not limited to, supplies, merchandise, and equipment.
6. Performs all aspects of Guest Services and Admissions:
- Maintains communication with all departments regarding special events and programs.
- Carries out all policies and procedures for guest services
7. Supports income generation initiatives by identifying and recommending programs and activities based on the strengths of the department that will contribute to the financial success of WRHS.
8. Other duties as assigned by the Hale Farm Sales Manager
Qualifications:
1. Job-related skills include, but are not limited to initiative, goal orientation, creativity, and communication. Ability to walk/stand for long periods of time is necessary.
2. Essential personality traits include enthusiasm, dependability, flexibility, and integrity.
Please submit resumes to csterle@wrhs.org or Western Reserve Historical Society, Attn: Human Resources, 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106. No phone calls please.
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Hale Farm Rental Event Staff
Responsibility: This position is responsible to the Rental Staff Lead at Hale Farm and Village.
Classification: Part time, seasonal and non-exempt in regards to overtime
Coordination: This is a part time customer service/security/maintenance position. Working in conjunction with full-time Hale Farm and Village staff, employee is responsible for ensuring the rental customer needs are met and that rental customers have a safe and fun experience at HFV.
Duties:
1. Protect the collection, premises, employees and visitors against fire, theft, vandalism and other dangers that might result in injury, damage or loss
2. Conduct regular inspections of the premises and other duties as assigned
3. Set-up and take down of tables and banquet furniture
4. Restroom maintenance
5. Ensure visitors remain in appropriate rented areas
6. Remain alert while on duty and to be aware of the activities within the designated post
7. Maintain confidentiality within the department
8. May be assigned other tasks necessary to assure the operational function of Hale Farm & Village
Qualifications:
1. Experience with customer service
2. Comfortable speaking publicly
3. Ability to lift 25 pounds
4. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
5. Must be able to do light duty cleaning
6. Must not be convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving any crime of dishonesty, breach of trust, theft, violence or substance abuse
Dates of Employment:
March through December weekends and evenings, times depend on rental schedule.
Typically evening rentals are 4pm to 12am
Please submit resumes to csterle@wrhs.org or Western Reserve Historical Society, Attn: Human Resources, 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106. No phone calls please.
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Responsibility: Responsible to the Education Program Manager.
Classification: This position is classified as part-time, seasonal and non-exempt from overtime compensation.
Supervision: None
Coordination: Works closely with the Education Program Manager to facilitate and enhance educational programming, including school, group and public programs. Activities contribute to the museum’s retail, facility rental, group tour, agricultural, craft and trade and preservation programs.
Duties:
- Works directly with school groups, youth and the general public, facilitating hands-on educational programming at Hale Farm & Village and outreach locations, including but not limited to schools.
- Meets, greets, and checks in groups before the assigned time for their education program.
- Reads and researches, as assigned, in preparation for teaching all of the programs offered through the Education Department.
- Prepares and maintains the materials used in the educational programs, including site set-up, clean-up and general assigned maintenance duties.
- Participates in the evaluation of programs and provides feedback in a timely and professional manner.
- May be asked to help with the development of new program content and methodologies, partnerships, training of new staff, interns and/or volunteers.
- Demonstrate variety of rural life activities and chores as appropriate to advance public understanding about farm life in the 19th century Western Reserve, and its relevance today.
- Participates in special events sponsored by or at Hale Farm & Village, including mandatory attendance for select Hale Farm community events.
- Accountable to the Education Program Manager for authentic, thorough, and engaging presentations to all audiences. This includes but is not necessarily limited to authenticity of dress/appearance, program materials and props, as well as the cleanliness and safety of assigned sites.
- Accepts other duties as may be assigned by the Education Program Manager.
Qualifications:
- Have a desire to teach and work with young people.
- Have the ability to work with a wide range of museum personnel, to work independently, but willingly function as a member of a team.
- Be able to prioritize, but also have extreme flexibility.
- Must exhibit tact, enthusiasm, and professional behavior.
- Be dependable and reliable; be able to work to a time schedule.
- Possess knowledge of American and Western Reserve history, and training or experience in education is helpful, preferably having an undergraduate degree in social studies, social sciences, humanities, or education; teaching experience in the K-12 range of grades or experience in a museum or youth educational program is beneficial.
Please submit resumes to lleaman@wrhs.org or Western Reserve Historical Society, Attn: Human Resources, 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106. No phone calls please.
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Tram Driver
Responsibility: Responsible to the Site Manager
Classification: This position is classified as part-time, seasonal and non-exempt in regards to overtime.
Duties:
This is a position of great responsibility and customer service picking-up and dropping off visitors to and from Hale Farm & Village and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.
Responsibilities include ensuring the vehicles are clean, in safe working order and fueled at the beginning of each day. When the tram does not run, for any reason, the person will be assigned to other Hale Farm & Village site needs including but not limited to maintenance, food service and customer service.
Qualifications:
• Clean driving record
• Valid Ohio drivers license (CDL preferred but not mandatory)
• Experience operating material handling equipment preferred (fork lift etc.)
• Experience pulling trailers preferred but not required
• Comfortable speaking publicly
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time with out air conditioning
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Dates of Employment:
June through August – wed. through Sun. 9am to 3pm
September through October – Sat. & Sun. 9am to 3pm
We are also looking for tram drivers to work weekend evenings 3-4 hours when necessary
Please submit your resume to jpinkston@wrhs.org or mail resumes to Hale Farm and Village, Attn: HR - Tram Driver Position, PO Box 296, Bath, Ohio 44210. No phone calls please.
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Grounds/Maintenance Worker
Responsibility: Responsible to the Site Manager
Classification: This position is classified as part-time, seasonal and non-exempt from overtime compensation.
Supervision: This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Coordination: Under the guidance of the Site Manager, works with Hale Farm & Village’s departments and auxiliaries on a daily basis as well as for special events and programs.
Duties:
Landscape maintenance including, but not limited to, trash pick-up, weeding, planting, mowing and snow removal.
General site and vehicle maintenance including, but not limited to buildings, systems, and equipment.
Undertakes other duties as assigned by Site Manager of Hale Farm and Village
Qualifications: Physically fit to lift, bend, and carry. Pleasant, honest, reliable, self-motivated, team worker, punctual, neat, with an ability to follow policies and work details.
This position is from May through the end of October.
Please submit your resume to jpinkston@wrhs.org or mail resumes to Hale Farm and Village, Attn: HR - Maintenance Position, PO Box 296, Bath, Ohio 44210. No phone calls please.
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Museum Educator - Pottery
Responsibility: Responsible to the Education Program Manager and accountable for relating accurate and engaging historical interpretation for the visiting public at Hale Farm & Village with an emphasis in pottery.
Classification: This position is classified as part-time, seasonal, and non-exempt with regards to overtime.
Coordination: Coordinates activities with the Education Department including special programs, school, and camp activities along with the museum store.
Duties:
1. Provides interpretation on the craft with the emphasis on the 19th century.
2. Produce the HFV pottery line as determined by the HFV Director and/or store manager to meet the specifications and assignments provided for retail sale, future wholesale, and for use in the programs at HFV.
3. Perform general maintenance and repairs on pottery equipment. Notify Operations Manager on the supply and equipment status
4. Works collegially with other museum educators at Hale Farm & Village
5. Provides security for the museum collection by reporting to the supervisor(s) damage, maintenance issues, and any situation which may compromise the safety or preservation of the museum collection. Also performs housekeeping duties as assigned and instructed.
6. Assists in creating handcrafted items for sale in the retail and wholesale departments, and assists in minor related administrative tasks as directed.
7. Role models appropriate methods and techniques of interpretation and production through continual research.
8. Collaborates with all HFV staff to implement all public programming to the highest level of quality and complete visitor satisfaction, if not exceeding expectation(s).
9. Willingly participates in outreach presentations or programs for the direct benefit of Hale Farm & Village and the audience it serves.
10. If assigned to the First Person Interpretation program, the interpreter will do all necessary reading, research and training needed to accurately portray the character assigned to him/her.
11. If assigned to the Third Person/Craft Department, the interpreter will conduct appropriate research to add to their knowledge base and to assist other crafters in the development of their own research and knowledge.
12.Undertakes other specific temporary duties as assigned by the Education Program Manager at Hale Farm & Village.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ability to communicate historically accurate and relevant research/information to the visiting public in an educationally engaging manner.
Qualifications: The incumbent must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a knowledge of, and willingness to learn 19th century and Western Reserve history. This position must actively support the museum’s mission, policies and procedures, as well as demonstrate professional behavior, a positive attitude in working with the visiting public, dependability and reliability.
Please submit your resume to jpinkston@wrhs.org or mail resumes to Hale Farm and Village, Attn: HR - Educator Position, PO Box 296, Bath, Ohio 44210. No phone calls please.
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Western Reserve Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer.
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