Month: November 2015 (Page 7 of 47)

Description:
The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing oversight and direction to NEHGS staff, volunteers, and contractors who perform genealogical research for members and other clients, assuring that the research experience and output is thorough, accurate, timely, and demonstrates a high regard for customer service. The incumbent will also supervise client billing, financial tracking, and constituent database updates; ensuring that the research process moves forward according to established schedules.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Respond to constituent research requests, verifying and clarify research expectations, report type (charts, travelogues, Register style, ahnentafels, family narratives, etc.), delivery timeline, and possible research outcomes

· Assign requested research to staff, volunteers, and contractors according to researcher experience, expertise, and availability

· Ensure research process for constituents moves forward according to established schedules

· Review outgoing research case reports to ensure deliverables are well-written, thorough, accurate, and meet the established expectations of the constituent

· Supervise and support client billing, financial tracking to meet budget, and constituent database updates for all research performed

· Oversee training and support opportunities for Research Services staff to build, maintain, and share historical and genealogical research knowledge and experience

· Perform research for clients, as time permits

· Other responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications:
Skill and Qualifications for the Position:

· Bachelor’s Degree or higher in History, Library Science, Museum Studies, or related subject

· Proven accuracy in genealogical and historical research, with 5+ years of professional experience

· Demonstration of excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Prior experience with budget management

Prior experience in personnel management of teams of 5 or more staff members

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

· Ability to manage and prioritize several tasks simultaneously

How To Apply:

Please send a compelling cover letter and resume to

Michelle Major   mmajor@nehgs.org.

Apply by:
December 01, 2015

Description:
Visitor Services Specialist (Shift #313)
Museum of Science, Boston
Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Museum of Science is actively searching for an experienced and enthusiastic, upbeat front-line Visitor Services Specialist who thrives in a highly trafficked public environment. Cash handling skills required. Exemplary customer service and communication skills a must! Ability to work independently and efficiently as needed. Flexibility and multitasking skills highly desirable. This is a uniformed position that requires working during scheduled holiday periods and school vacation weeks due to increased attendance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 20,000 – 50,000 guests per week depending on the season.
• Up to 15,000 guests per day during school vacation week / holiday periods or special exhibitions.
• 1,000 – 3,000 school children per day during the school year.
• Up to 500 transactions per cashier, per day.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is full-time, 35 hours a week.

• Monday, 8:45am – 5:15pm
• Tuesday, 8:30am – 3:00pm
• Wednesday, 8:45am – 5:15pm
• Friday, 8:45am – 1:45pm
• Sunday, 8:45am – 5:15pm

REPORTS TO:

Director, Visitor Services

STARTING SALARY:

Non-Exempt (Hourly). Commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS:

Benefits for full-time, non-exempt (hourly) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, 5-10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!

The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post high school course work, technical degree, associates, degree or business certificate preferred.
• One (1) or more years of retail/customer service experience.

How To Apply:
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://mos.applicantpro.com/jobs/298669-29461.html

Apply by:
December 18, 2015

Description:
Title: Housekeeping Assistant
Department: Facilities
Reports to: Building Manager
Type: Hourly/non-exempt position; Wednesday-Sunday, 2pm-10pm (full-time)

Position Summary
The Housekeeping Assistants are responsible for a variety of duties involving the daily maintenance and cleaning of the Museum, under the direction of the Building Manager and Lead Housekeeping Assistants. Housekeeping Assistants are responsible for the proper and efficient cleaning of all public areas in the museum and all office spaces, meeting spaces and break rooms, ensuring the highest level of cleanliness

Responsibilities
• Clean offices, bathrooms, windows, floors and stairways, and other public areas of the Museum
• Trash and snow removal
• Change light bulbs
• Assist with set up and removal of facilities for special events
• Move furniture and objects as required and directed
• Perform other duties and assist the Building Manager and Lead Housekeeping Assistants as directed
• Uphold the highest standards of safety, cleanliness and conduct
• Occasional evening work is required (for Museum special events)

Qualifications:
• Individual must have at least 6 months previous experience in a similar position
• Ability to use judgment in interpreting and following both written and verbal instructions on assigned jobs
• Must be able to operate and move cleaning equipment
• Must be able to move furniture and equipment
• Must be able to handle the physical requirements of the position
• Excellent customer service skills

Physical requirements
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and ability to push a minimum of 50 lbs
• Ability to lift, bend, reach, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and snow removal equipment
• Ability to climb ladders

Join our dedicated, talented team of employees, interns and volunteers, who are passionate about the work they do to support the Museum’s mission. To apply for this position, please use our online application’this is our preferred application method: https://isgm.applicantpro.com/jobs/192823.html. Both a cover letter and resume are required.

The Gardner Museum is committed to affording equal opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disabilities, marital status or sexual orientation. Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The Museum is proud to embrace the goals of Commonwealth Compact (http://www.umb.edu/commonwealth_compact/about) and pledges to measure its progress toward those goals over time, using the Commonwealth Compact benchmarks.

We receive many resumes and kindly request that you do not call to inquire about the status of your application. Those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Apply by:
November 30, 2015