Library Genealogy Associate

Company: Town of Leesburg
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: February 6, 2020

Job Description:

Salary $52,446.00 - $89,790.00 AnnuallyLocation 208 West Market Street Leesburg, VAJob TypeRFTDepartmentThomas Balch LibraryJob Number00645Nature Of Work Do you want to apply your expertise for a cause you can feel good about? Do you want to work for an organization that wants you to grow with it and offers tuition reimbursement, certification training, and a chance to learn about multiple industries? Come work for the Thomas Balch Library-- within the Town of Leesburg, hometown of the--21st--century. Located 35 miles west of the nation's capital in the heart of DC's Wine Country, you'll enjoy a vibrant and authentic community with "big city" amenities.-- The Town of Leesburg strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees. Benefits include membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, enrollment into the Virginia Retirement System, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits. Who We're Looking For If you identify with the following descriptions, then you may be perfect for the Town of Leesburg: Creative problem solver Proactive self-starter Life-long learner Strong team player Passionate about excellent customer service Positive, can-do attitude Effective communicator Desire to impart knowledge to others "Early adopter" of new technologies What You'll Be Doing This position, located within-- Thomas--Balch--Library , provides historical and genealogical reference assistance to the public. This position will be responsible for processing and maintaining genealogical research files and--coordinating--genealogical outreach and delivering presentations, trainings and workshops. Weekend and evening hours may be required. Required Qualifications Education/Experience : Bachelor's Degree in Genealogy, Library Science or History and four (4)years' experience in a special collections library with--five (5) to ten (10) years of professional genealogical or historical research. Ability to obtain Genealogical certificates as researcher and instructor within two (2) years of employment. Licenses/Certifications: --Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record; certification in CPR/AED and First Aid or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment Preferred Qualifications Education/Experience : Master's Degree in Library Science or History and two (2) years' experience in a special collections library; genealogical instruction and research certification; knowledge of a second language such as Spanish, German, or French.For a more detailed and technical job description, please visit-- Job Descriptions -- For more information on the Town's competitive benefits package, please visit the Town's-- Employee Benefits --page.Please click on--this link -- " Employee Benefits "-- --to--review detailed information regarding employee benefits for regular full-time and regular part-time employees.

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