Visitor Center and Library Receptionist

The primary responsibility of a Visitor Center and Library Receptionist for Westmoreland County Museum (WCM) is to greet visitors of the museum and assist with the Henry Hungerford Genealogical Library located at the Historic Courthouse. This is an onsite position focused on visitor experience at the museum and genealogical library that also requires increased knowledge of surrounding Westmoreland County businesses and services to direct visitors. Interest in learning about Westmoreland County History, genealogical research, special happenings, and membership sign-ups in order to answer questions and share information with visitors is required.

• Onsite

• Part Time

• Avg 3 days a week or ~ 20 hours a week*

Minimum Qualifications

• Friendly and professional personality

• Ability to operate a computer, printer, and scanner to perform tasks such as navigating internet resources (i.e., AncestryLibrary.com, FamilySearch, Library of Congress, etc.); use office management software such as Google Drive, Canva, Microsoft Word and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; and make copies

• Experience in operating and manipulating databases and/or collection management systems

• Ability to stay informed on museum exhibits, events, and services

•  Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or interest in genealogical research

• Experience working in libraries and/or museums or other research-focused fields

• Knowledge of or interest in Westmoreland County history

To APPLY, please email wittmanks@gmail.com with the Subject Line: Application for WCM Visitor Center and Library Representative - [Your Name] along with your resume.

 

Executive Director

The primary responsibility of the Executive Director for Westmoreland County Museum (WCM) is to manage the day-to-day activities of the museum; lead the logistics and execution of lectures, exhibits, and fundraising events; greet visitors of the museum; lead history and genealogical research at the Henry Hungerford Genealogical Library located at the Historic Courthouse; and serve as the museum representative to the community, county government, and other museums. This is an onsite position focused on management of visitor experience at the museum and genealogical library that also requires advanced knowledge of Westmoreland County history, surrounding businesses, and services to direct visitors. Interest in learning about Westmoreland County History, genealogical research, special happenings, and membership sign-ups in order to answer questions and share information with visitors is required.

• Onsite

• Full Time

• Avg 5 days a week or ~ 35 hours a week

Minimum Qualifications

• Friendly and professional personality

• Ability to operate a computer, printer, and scanner to perform tasks such as navigating internet resources (i.e., AncestryLibrary.com, FamilySearch, Library of Congress, etc.); use office management software such as Google Drive, Canva, Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe products, GiveButter, SocialPilot, and others as necessary; and make copies

• Experience in operating and manipulating databases and/or collection management systems

• Experience in personnel and project management

• Ability to stay informed on museum exhibits, happenings, and services

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or interest in Westmoreland County history

• Experience in cleaning, storage, organization, and historic preservation of documents, artifacts, and buildings

• Experience or interest in genealogical research

• Experience working in libraries and/or museums or other research-focused fields

• Experience in strategic planning and budgeting

• Experience in grant writing and execution

• Experience in exhibit development and design

To APPLY, please email wittmanks@gmail.com with the Subject Line: Application for WCM Executive Director - [Your Name] along with your resume.