What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Center & Library Associate position at The General Society of Mayflower Descendants?
Position Overview
The Research Center Associate supports the functions of the Research Center and the Research Center Library, maintains the Research Center Library and performs administrative duties for the Research Center and Research Services Teams.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
· Provide and encourage research services consultations.
· Coordinate specialized research as requested.
· Handle administrative functions of the Library including providing coverage during open hours and assisting patrons, new acquisitions, organizing books, manuscripts, and periodicals, evaluating condition of books and other materials, deaccession of books and other materials as warranted.
· Handle administrative functions for Research Services including new client onboarding, communications, service delivery, and follow-up
· Welcome, orient, and assist patrons with genealogical research as needed.
· Respond to email and phone inquiries from the public, from Member Society historians, and from researchers.
· Respond to Member Society historian requests.
· Ensure excellent customer service to patrons of the Research Center Library.
· Encourage membership among library patrons.
· Organizes and assists volunteers.
· Other duties as assigned by the Research Center Manager
Qualifications & Skills
· Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
· Routine understanding of genealogical methods.
· Library or administrative associate experience preferred
· Strong computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Office and Adobe
Send resume and cover letter to: jgamble@themayflowersociety.org
NO PHONE CALLS
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21