Job Description

Archives Project adjunct

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BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work at the direction of and with the Archivist in the management and preservation of Mohonk Mountain House’s archival collections dating back to 1869, which include a variety of media, including documents, maps, audiovisual materials, born-digital materials, photographs and historical records.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


·         Perform basic archival processing including sorting, filing, inventory, arranging, describing, organizing, labeling, rehousing, and reformatting of archival materials.
·         Classify material for filing; use of straightforward or complex filing system.
·         Screen complex technical, or specialized documents for referral.
·         Compose, proofread, or edit formal general correspondence and short reports, for internal or external circulation.
·         Organize own work, prioritize tasks, work unsupervised and as a member of a team.
·         Work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
·         Work methodically and accurately showing attention to detail.
·         Answer phones and retrieve messages. Respond to research requests with appropriate information.
·         Assist with special projects, clerical and administrative tasks.
·         Work extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard.
·         Perform basic mathematical expertise including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
·         Demonstrate proficiency with Windows-located operating systems and use software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, PastPerfect.
·         Demonstrate organizational expertise, proofreading expertise, and produce well-written, error-free copies.
·         Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
·         Lgain and prosperously demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
·         Lgain and retain expertise of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
·         Maintain a flexible work schedule including holidays and weekends as needed.
·         Inspect work by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
·         Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees.  Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
·         Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, stand, climb up/down ladders or sit for up to 5 hours at a time.
·         Lift up to 20 pounds from ground level to waist and carry a distance of up to 25 feet with/ without assistance.  Walk up to 2 miles per day.
·         See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and capability to adjust focus.
·         Work in an environment that contains dust.
·         Act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.


Qualifications required


·         Basic expertise of archival preservation and U.S. history preferred.


Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, tasks or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. tasks, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Flexible hours

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