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2 May 2023

Full-Time 1779 Reference Assistant I

jorgesma – Posted by jorgesma Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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

At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.

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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. 

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: library, museum, Newspaper, reference, and  customer service. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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