Office Assistant / Reservationist, Hale Farm and Village
DUTIES: Handles incoming phone calls and visitors to the HFV office in a friendly and professional manner. Serves as the primary reservationist for all programs that require pre-registration, including school field trips, Holiday Lantern Tours, Farmhouse Suppers, Underground Railroad, craft and trade workshops, etc. Maintains all registration databases. Prepares and mails out confirmation materials to program participants. Maintains the monthly in-house calendar of events. Other duties as Assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma and at least 1-3 years experience in a similar position. Professional appearance and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines and attention to detail is a must. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and familiarity basic office equipment is required. Ability to work in an office environment requiring confidentiality, tact, honesty, and professional appearance are required.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Manager The Western Reserve Historical Society 10825 East Blvd. Cleveland Ohio 44106 Email: mbelviso@wrhs.org
The Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations is responsible to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement for all foundation and corporate giving to WRHS.
DUTIES: - Works with the VP of Institutional Advancement, the President and WRHS staff Directors to stimulate contributions from the foundation and corporate community to support operations and special projects (inc. capital). - Personally participate in solicitations to all foundation and corporate donors and maintain contact with key foundation and corporate personnel through the grant/sponsorship/giving process. - Develop and oversee a prospect research program for local, state and national foundation and corporate prospects - Establish and administer fund raising and cultivation programs including plans and proposals in the following areas: grants to foundations, grants to governmental agencies, annual fund giving from foundations and the areas related to foundations and corporate relations for special events and programs. - Work with media organizations and other corporations to develop promotional and/or in-kind sponsorships and donations
QUALITIFICATIONS: The Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations is a professional position of the Western Reserve Historical Society that requires professional experience and achievement, unquestioned personal integrity and creativity. Educational requirements include an undergraduate degree in a related field. Professional experience should include at least five years of development work with a non-profit organization, preferably a museum or other cultural non-profit organization. The ability to communicate effectively and consistently in a team atmosphere is essential. Good working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is desirable. The ability to meet a continuing series of goals-oriented deadlines is essential.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to: Michelle Belviso Human Resources Manager The Western Reserve Historical Society 10825 East Blvd. Cleveland Ohio 44106 Email: mbelviso@wrhs.org
Application deadline is June 30, 2008. No phone calls please.
Responsible to the Director of Sales & Marketing of the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) for overseeing the sales and operations functions of the East Blvd Gift Shop including admissions, retail, food service, group sales, and facility rentals. In addition, the East Blvd Sales Manager will be responsible front line sales and customer service, sales growth, merchandise presentation, financial control and profitability. This position requires working a minimum of one weekend day.
This position is classified as full-time, professional, and the incumbent is exempt from overtime compensation.
SUPERVISION: East Blvd store and admissions personnel and volunteers assigned sales and admission duties.
COORDINATION: Coordinates with the WRHS Director of Sales & Marketing to develop inventory strategies; with major departments of the Society for product suggestions; and for day-to-day functions and special events. Coordinates with the WRHS Facility Event Planner to administrate facility rentals, and with the VP Museums & VP Education to sell group programs. Contributes to and participates in collaborative efforts between store/admissions and other WRHS departments and sites. Offers ideas and suggestions for expanding these efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Educational requirement is a high school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum three years of previous sales experience is required. Essential personality traits include enthusiasm, energetic, flexibility, and integrity.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Part-time; non-exempt from overtime compensation Responsible to the Hale Farm Sales Manager for assisting with the operations of the gift shop including front line sales and customer service, accuracy, and profitability.
DUTIES: - 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; - 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. - Maintains a high level of customer service
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. 2. Essential personality traits include enthusiasm, dependability, flexibility, and integrity.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Manager The Western Reserve Historical Society 10825 East Blvd. Cleveland Ohio 44106 Email: mbelviso@wrhs.org
The Farmer is responsible to the Director of Hale Farm & Village for the health and safety of all HFV livestock and to ensure that they are effectively viewed and educationally interpreted for all visitors. Care for the farm buildings, machinery, fields, and gardens. Teach 19th century history to diverse audiences using a variety of techniques and educational themes; to provide exceptional customer service; to perform necessary maintenance duties on the Farm. To supervise, coordinate, and to serve as a resource and role model to interpretive staff, volunteers, and interns. This position is classified as full-time, operational and is non-exempt with regard to overtime compensation.
DUTIES: 1. Demonstrate 19th century skills, farm chores, and associated historical knowledge. 2. Care for the health, safety, cleanliness, and breeding schedule of all HFV animals. 3. Recommend and oversee the acquisition and disposal of livestock based on health, temperament and program requirements. 4. Responsible for training all livestock, including draft horses and a team of oxen used in programming, and for the supervision and training of all personnel involved in the handling of livestock 5. Responsible for the scheduling, production and delivery of all agricultural programs used in demonstrations throughout HFV 6. Work on and interpret the 19th century farm, gardens, and animal husbandry to visitors of all ages. 7. Maintenance of fences, gates, feed troughs, barns, and outbuildings. 8. Provide to the visiting public with informative, accurate, and engaging information about Hale Farm & Village and 19th century agricultural history in the Western Reserve and America 9. Participate in the school tour program 10. Wear period appropriate clothing 11. Continually improve the historical authenticity of the environment. 12. Maintain the physical cleanliness of the agricultural program utensils and historic sites
QUALIFICATIONS: At least 1-3 years experience in a living history farm operation, a degree in history, agriculture, animal husbandry, or related field. The incumbent should possess a strong working knowledge of farm animal husbandry (horses, cows, sheep, goats, swine, chickens and fowl). Farmer should have an understanding and experience with tools, farming, gardening, and general maintenance. Experience with school tours, outreach programs, and special events are preferred. The position requires working weekends and evenings, and a willingness to perform a wide range of responsibilities is expected. 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. Farmer must show superior responsibility and supervisory skills.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Manager The Western Reserve Historical Society 10825 East Blvd. Cleveland Ohio 44106 Email: mbelviso@wrhs.org
DUTIES: Responsible for keeping all Hale Farm & Village buildings, historic and modern, clean and presentable including but not limited to all private and public restroom facilities. Routine cleaning and maintenance must be worked out in cooperation with the Manager of Facility Maintenance and the Chief Curator of the Western Reserve Historical Society. Responsible for the continuous operation of HFV equipment and systems. Responsible for stocking and inventorying all maintenance and operational supplies, including but not limited to staff and public restroom facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of two years of experience in maintenance or a similar position. Incumbent must have a positive attitude and appropriate appearance as many duties involve interaction with the visiting public. Must have a good work record, with experience with building equipment and systems.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Manager The Western Reserve Historical Society 10825 East Blvd. Cleveland Ohio 44106 Email: mbelviso@wrhs.org
