Employment
The Adirondack Museum is a not-for-profit history museum with 22 indoor/outdoor exhibit areas on 32 beautifully landscaped acres. The museum has year-round full-time and part-time staff as well as seasonal staff and interns who work when the museum is open from Memorial Day weekend to mid-October.
To apply for a position, please download an Employment Application or call 518.352.7311 ext. 176 to request an application be mailed to you.
Completed application forms or resumes with cover letters can be emailed to HRDept@adkmuseum.org, faxed to us at 518.352.7021, or mailed to:
Adirondack Museum
Attn: Human Resources Manager
P.O. Box 99
Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812
Thank you for your interest in working at the Adirondack Museum. The museum is an equal opportunity employer.
Library Digitization/Automation Project Manager
Full time; Temporary Position (Twelve months)
Description:
The Adirondack Museum Library seeks an enthusiastic and well-qualified project manager to coordinate the activities of recently awarded digitization and automation grants. The goal of the digitization project is to digitize the library's collection of roughly 1000 architectural drawings and renderings, add them to existing Past Perfect records or, when necessary create new catalog records. The automation project will convert 2300 manual catalog records into Past Perfect and MARC format. These projects will bring the museum library's collection to a wider audience and assist researchers who seek to study the history and art of the Adirondack Park.
Duties include:
• Operating a wide format scanner.
• Coordinating the retrieval, preparation, and return of material from the collection.
• Developing and managing digital files and metadata, and loading images on to Past Perfect records.
• Create finding aid and Electronic Archival Description for Coulter Collection.
• Indentifying records for conversion to machine readable format.
• Creation of Past Perfect records from card catalog records.
• Batch conversion of Past Perfect records to MARC format
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Master's Degree (or pending degree) in Library and Information Science; prior working on digitization and/or automation projects; knowledge of best standards for digital capture and description, knowledge of Past Perfect and MARC cataloging rules, excellent written and interpersonal skills; strong organizational skills; proven record of successful project management and working in a team environment. Desired: prior experience in a museum library and an interest in history and architecture.
To Apply:
Send cover letter & resume to:HRDept@adkmuseum.org
Director of Interpretation
Description:
AM seeks a dynamic, creative individual to oversee its Interpretation Department. S/he will be responsible for developing compelling, interactive exhibitions, public programs, and other offerings that present the story of the Adirondacks. The incumbent will oversee implementation of a new exhibition master plan being prepared by Gallagher & Associates, Richard Lewis Media Group, and others. The incumbent will report to the Executive Director and be a member of senior management.
Qualifications:
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills as well as strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) required. The individual must be able to manage time efficiently, work on multiple, simultaneous projects and deadlines and have the ability to work under pressure. A Master's degree is preferred.
Experience:
Candidates must have 5-10 years experience working in exhibition development and/or public programming.
Compensation and Benefits:
The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, & salary requirements to HRDept@adkmuseum.org
Director of Finance & Operations
Description:
The museum is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to manage the museum's: finances and financial systems including budget preparation, reporting, and investment portfolio oversight; IT; day-to-day operations; facilities; retail; food service; and human resources. This is a senior management position reporting to the Executive Director and involves substantial interaction with the Board of Trustees' Finance, Investment and Facilities Committees.
Experience:
Candidates must have a minimum 10 years financial experience (preferably with not-for-profit organizations), skill in analyzing and interpreting financial data and preparing reports, supervisory experience, superior interpersonal skills, and experience with a computerized accounting system (Blackbaud-Financial Edge a plus). Experience with Fund Accounting preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
Position is full-time, year-round with excellent salary and benefits.
To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, & salary requirements to HRDept@adkmuseum.org
Café Assistant (Seasonal)
late-May to mid-October
Description:
Looking for individuals with a friendly, positive attitude & excellent customer service skills to join our team. Prepare salads, sandwiches, etc. and serve to visitors; operate sales terminal; light cleaning duties.
Cleaning Staff (Seasonal)
April to October
Description:
Looking for individuals with a friendly, positive attitude & excellent customer service skills to join our team. Assist with cleaning of museum campus including exhibits, visitor access areas and offices.
Store Sales Associate (Seasonal)
late-May to mid-October
Description:
Looking for individuals with a friendly, positive attitude & excellent customer service skills to join our team. Assist visitors with shopping experience; operate sales terminal; unpack, mark and stock merchandise (weekends required).
Telephone Receptionist (Seasonal)
late-May to mid-October
Description:
Looking for individuals with a friendly, positive attitude & excellent customer service skills to join our team. Answer museum’s main phone line; process mail and assist with clerical duties and projects as assigned.
