The Webster Groves Historical Society is seeking an assistant in the Archives.
Responsible for assembling, cataloging, preserving, and managing the valuable collections of historical information that have been donated or collected.
Key duties of the job include:
evaluating, selecting, retrieving, and arranging materials
answering inquiries
organizing together with the Museum Manager; publicity events such as talks and exhibitions
making the archives accessible to a wide range of users by digitizing the archive contents.
storing and preserving perishable documents
producing teaching materials
We are seeking people who are:
inquisitive
methodical and logical
organized, with excellent administrative skills
highly IT-literate
able to work in a team
friendly and able to relate well to a wide range of users
excellent verbal communicators
able to carry out independent research
forward-thinking, with an ability to anticipate and prepare for changing uses of archived information
The beautifully restored Hawken House with its elegant period furnishings is open to the public for tours, and our extensive Archive devoted to local history is maintained just a few feet away in the 30-year old History Barn that also houses the Hearth Room, a community event venue with seating for 120.
Description
The Hawken House was the home of Christopher and Mary Ann Hawken. It was built in 1857 and owned by the Hawken family until 1912. Several other families later called this house their home until it was purchased by the Webster Groves Historical Society and moved to its current location in 1970. Graciously furnished to reflect a post Civil War home of a gentleman farmer, the Hawken House Museum preserves the artifacts and the stories of the Hawken family’s era. Today, the beautifully restored Hawken House with its elegant period furnishings is open to the public for tours, and our extensive Archive devoted to local history is maintained just a few feet away in the 30-year old History Barn that also houses the Hearth Room, a community event venue with seating for 120. We are seeking volunteers to assist us with programming, events, tours, archive management, landscaping, and Architectural Preservation.
Arts & Culture
Community
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
1155 South Rock HIll RoadWebster GrovesSaint Louis, MO63119
(38.57341,-90.3665)
DATE POSTED
March 29, 2021
SKILLS
Library Sciences
Data Entry
History
Secretarial
Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
Teens
People 55+
Group
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
by arrangement and up to the volunteer
Must be able to work without supervision, and with a great amount of detail.
