Job Description
Job Description
The DAR Library is seeking a highly organized professional to join our team as the Acquisitions Assistant.
This position works with our donors to evaluate and process book donations, track donation statistics, enter data about new acquisitions into the catalog system, and produce monthly and annual reports. This position also provides reference desk support in the beautiful DAR Library, one of the top genealogical reference libraries in the US.
The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, be comfortable with learning and mastering computer programs, and have a solid customer service background. Familiarity with libraries or archives is preferable, as is an interest in genealogy. Previous work in a library, archive, or museum setting is required, and a bachelor's degree in history or a related field is preferred.
This is an in-person position in Washington DC, and works a Tuesday-Saturday schedule.
To view the day to day functions of this position, please visit our website here.
To learn more about the DAR Library and its mission, please visit our website here.
Job Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in American History or related field is required. MLIS or museum coursework is preferred.
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Minimum of one year of work experience in a Library setting, preferably working with visitors in a reference desk capacity, is required.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to adapt to specialized programs and databases quickly.
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Ability to adapt to changing work priorities or assignments and be able to work quickly and independently.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate professionally by telephone and email with library donors and other patrons.
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Skilled in developing new or streamlining existing work systems or procedures to maximize productivity and executing high service standards.
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Saturday hours required.
The DAR offers:
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Hiring annual salary range from $49,000 to $55,000, with the final determination based upon the candidate's overall experience
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Paid vacation and sick leave-12 days annually for each, along with 14 paid holidays
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Medical/Rx, dental, and vision benefits. HSA with employer contribution if enrolled in the HDHP option
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Employer-paid Life Insurance/AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance. Voluntary Life and AD&D plans are also available
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Health and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts
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403(b) retirement plan with a full-vested employer match up to 6%
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Free tickets to Constitution Hall events
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The DAR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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