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LOCAL HISTORY SERVICES ASSISTANT:
Supervisor: Director, Local History Services
Part-time (20 hours/week), temporary for 17 weeks beginning in March 1997
Hours: Flexible within the IHS hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Hourly rate: $6.70
Nature of Work
The Local History Services (LHS) department serves the needs of a wide
variety of local historical organizations throughout the state by providing
consultations, training opportunities, loaned resources (mostly
publications), etc. The LHS Assistant will be primarily engaged in
assisting with a state-wide survey of local historical agencies and the
creation and maintenance of several computer databases vital to the work of
the department.
Duties
This is essentially a position requiring excellent telephone, clerical, and
computer database skills. Duties may include, but not limited to: computer
database creation and data entry tasks, small research and writing
assignments, and assisting with workshop arrangements. Overnight travel
may be required on rare occasions.
Qualifications
Required: Familiarity with IBM or compatible computers and experience with
the Microsoft software programs Word for Windows and Access. Ability to
type accurately at a minimum of 35 wpm from printed copy. Flexibility,
honesty, reliability, ability to work alone for extended periods, and
ability to write and communicate in a clear and concise manner. Preferred:
Valid drivers license and access to reliable vehicle.
Application procedure
Send a resume, name, current address and telephone numbers of two
references and a letter explaining interest in and qualifications for the
position to: Susan P. Brown, Human Resources Director, Indiana Historical
Society, 315 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3299. Applications
must be postmarked by 1 March 1997.
IHS is an equal opportunity employer.
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| John M. Harris, Director E-mail: [log in to unmask] |
| Local History Services Phone: (317) 232-4591 |
| Indiana Historical Society Fax: (317) 233-3109 |
| URL: http://www.ihs1830.org/lhs.htm |
| Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of my employer. |
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