Genealogy Center Manager

  • Posted on:
    Jul 30, 2024
    Employment Type:
    Part Time
    Location:
    Genealogy Center

     

  • Position Overview:

    The Museum of Danish America a is seeking a part-time manager for the Genealogy Department of the Museum’s Genealogy & Education Center in Elk Horn. Responsibilities include management of day-to-day operations, coordinating research and translation services for patrons and managing volunteer schedules and projects. The successful candidate must have prior management or supervisory experience, excellent technology skills, including office software applications and social media; ability to meet deadlines and perform detailed work with accuracy; ability to structure one’s own work schedule and work independently; strong written and oral communication skills, including devotion to delivering quality customer service. Applicants with proven experience in genealogy research will be given preference. Hours are Wednesday – Friday, approximately 20 hours per week with some flexibility; Starting wage is $22 per hour.  You may apply by sending a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA 51531, Attention: Administrative Manager or send the information via email to info@danishmuseum.org. The position will remain open until filled. The Museum of Danish America is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.


    SUMMARY

    The Genealogy Center Manager handles the daily administrative operations for the Genealogy Department of the Museum’s Genealogy & Education Center, working closely with the Youth & Community Educator. This position reports to the Executive Director.



    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    • Manage the day-to-day operations of the Genealogy Department.
    • Coordinate genealogical research and translation services for patrons with contracted researchers, volunteers, and/or interns.
    • Manage volunteer schedules and projects.
    • Conduct tours of the GEC explaining its services and resources, and give programs related to Danish and Danish-American family history and genealogy.
    • Update the Genealogy Department’s Facebook group and website page as needed.
    • Process accessions and catalog donations/purchases.


    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    This position supervises a core group of volunteers and works closely with a contractor who works on-site. From time-to-time this position may supervise an intern.


    QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    • Prior management or supervisory experience.
    • Effective written and oral communication skills.
    • Ability to prioritize , multi-task and meet deadlines.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Knowledge of computers and computer software, particularly Microsoft Office, and the ability to adapt to and / or learn new software.
    • Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers and the public and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.


    LANGUAGE SKILLS

    Ability to effectively present information about the Museum and its purpose to the general public; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the general public; ability to effectively present information to supervisors and/or co-workers.


    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

    Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and sales tax.


    REASONING ABILITY

    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.


    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.


    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment is indicative of a normal office setting.