Employment Opportunities

Full-Time Positions

Job Title:
Executive Director

The Museums of Old York seeks a dynamic, experienced, forward –looking Executive Director who would welcome the challenge of implementing an ambitious strategic plan.  The new director will join staff and trustees eager to make significant changes in the ways that Old York preserves and promotes the rich history of the York, Maine region, moving beyond traditional historic house tours to engage new audiences and build on community pride. Click here for a full position description. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible but no later than February 29, 2012.  Send resumes with a cover letter to oyhs@oldyork.org.   

Part-Time & Contract Positions

Job Title:
Saturday Librarian at the Museums of Old York

Hours:
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Job Description:
The Saturday Librarian is a part-time, paid position with the Museums of Old York. MOY’s library is an important resource for genealogical and historical research. The Saturday Librarian conducts operation of the library most Saturdays throughout the year, assisting patrons with their research. The library is closed on some Saturdays coinciding with holidays or other events. Library hours on Saturdays are 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Specific Responsibilities of the Saturday Librarian:

  • Open and close the library, taking care of routine procedures.

  • Gain increasing familiarity with the collections and catalogues of the library.

  • Assist patrons in searching for material.

  • Perform projects involving collections organization and cataloguing as assigned by the Librarian/Archivist.

  • Handle sales of books offered to the public for purchase.

  • Interact with drop-in visitors, answering questions about the town and giving directions as needed.

  • Keep accurate records of activity in the library as requested by the Librarian/Archivist.

Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Facility with computers. Knowledge of PastPerfect software a plus.

  • Strong communication and customer service skills.

  • Ability to work independently.

  • Physical ability to climb stairs and lift up to forty pounds.

  • Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal system.

  • Demonstrated interest in history, research, and/or geneaology.

MOY is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply send a resume and cover letter as Word or .pdf attachments to director@oldyork.org.