Full-Time 1779 Reference Assistant I
Job Description
JOB TITLE: #1779 Reference Assistant I
OPEN TO: This job is open to all applicants.
LOCATION: History Center – 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102
SALARY: $18.00 hourly minimum
STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, regular (approximately 2,080 annual hours) position.
BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in the State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.
DEPARTMENT: Library & Archives
CLASSIFICATION: 55L Service
SUPERVISORY: No
HIRING MANAGER: Reference Assistant Supervisor
POSTING DATE: April 26, 2023
DEADLINE DATE: May 10, 2023
TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.
DESCRIPTION: This position exists to serve library researchers’ needs through retrieval, duplication and re-filing of materials in the MNHS collections and to provide support service help on departmental projects.
SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Digital Scan/Photocopy materials as requested by patrons according to the Reference department’s policies and copyright law ; 2) Staff copy services window; 4) Retrieve materials from the stack or storage area for researcher use; and 5) Re-file materials used so that items are made available for use.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience following alpha-numerical filing systems.
- Customer service experience.
- Must be able to regularly lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally 40-60 pound boxes.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and politely.
- Demonstrated ability to handle rare and fragile items with due care.
- Demonstrated ability to learn tasks quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience following alpha-numerical filing systems.
- Customer service experience.
- Must be able to regularly lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally 40-60 pound boxes.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and politely.
- Demonstrated ability to handle rare and fragile items with due care.
- Demonstrated ability to learn tasks quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
Should you have questions with the application process, email hu************@mn**.org.
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How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.160 total views, 0 today