Musuem Library Assistant

Title: Library Assistant

Accountable to: Various, depending upon assignment

Philosophy: The overall daily operations of Ironworld should be conducted in a professional and welcoming manner that provides visitors an environment conducive to learning and an experience that is enjoyable.

Major Objectives: To provide assistance and information to museum visitors, security for collections, and support research activities.

Qualifications:
One year of college
Two years work experience in a service industry
Enthusiasm and flexibility
Ability to communicate well through speaking and writing
Ability to take instructions well
Ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities
Good computer skills, including scanning and digitization
Good organizational skills

Responsibilities may include some or all of these:
Greet visitors
Assisting with research activities
Provide user orientation to facility resources
Demonstrate use of research collections
Provide historical interpretation
Assist professional staff with library and archives collections duties
Scanning and cataloging materials from collections
Cash handling
Provide additional support for Museum Assistant coverage when needed
Collect demographic information

Working conditions
Individual work assignments may include repetitive tasks
May be required to stand for extended periods of time
Work involves both indoor and outdoor activities, exposure to weather
Both weekday and weekend hours required, some evenings

Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to:
Museum Library Assistant Search
Scott Kuzma
Ironworld Development Corporation
801 Southwest Highway 169
Chisholm, MN55719

Preferred via e-mail at: scott.kuzma@ironworld.com
Phone applications, fax or walk-in applications will not be accepted.