Collections Assistant

Temporary Position: March - August 2007
Hourly Rate: $10.00/hr.
Location: Wauconda, IL
Application deadline: March 9, 2007

The position will focus on work in the archival and objects collections
including assisting staff with research, exhibit development and
preparation, storage refinement, writing a postcard-related research
article for a Museum publication, and other ongoing collections tasks. 
The position includes occasional evening and weekend work with
large-scale public events.  Additional information about the museum may
be found at the website www.lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.              
                                    

EXPERIENCE:  
Qualified applicants should have experience working in an archival or
museum setting using databases and word processing.  Two years of
college level coursework in history, museum studies or related field is
required. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must possess valid driver's license.

HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Interest in Forest Preserve employment can be indicated by submitting a
resume or completed Forest Preserve employment application. 
Applications are available at www.LCFPD.org and Lake County Forest
Preserve District, Human Resources Department, 2000 N. Milwaukee Avenue.
Libertyville, IL  60048, 847/367-6640, and must be returned by March 9,
2007.

Applications are accepted only for posted positions.  Complete a job
interest card for other positions for which you are interested.  The
card will be kept on file for six months pending an opening, and will be
mailed to you should an opening occur.

LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Lake County Forest Preserve District was created in 1958 and
provides over 25,300-acres in a county-wide system of natural, cultural
and recreational resources.  Governed under Illinois law as a special
purpose unit of government, the mission of the Forest Preserve District
is to preserve a dynamic and unique system of diverse natural and
cultural resources, and to develop innovative educational, recreational
and cultural opportunities of regional value, while exercising
environmental and fiscal responsibility. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER   	
Date posted: February 21, 2007

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