Class Title: Visitor Services Manager/Archives Librarian Job Code: 3204

City of Cañon City, CO

Position Description

Class Title: Visitor Services Manager/Archives Librarian Job Code: 3204

Department: Museum Range: 38

Reports to: Museum Director

SUMMARY:

This full-time position is responsible for the managing the Research Center of the Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintain the reference collection of books, documents, and other research materials for visitors and staff to use

Respond to all research and reference questions, which may include photocopying materials, and completing photograph orders

Retrieve research files and archival materials for research patrons

Assist and inform Research Center patrons on museum policies including reference collections, copyright, and image use, etc. as well as how to operate the microfilm reader/printer

Assist in cataloging, processing archival, and reference materials into the museums’ collection database

Oversee and train archival and research volunteers and interns

Works with the Curator and Education Coordinator to research and develop interactive exhibits for the museum

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in History, Library Science, Museum Studies or related field and up to three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Museum’s standard best practices and collections management procedures

Proficient in PastPerfect Collections Management System

Familiarity with scanning and digital photography

Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills

Computer skills including Microsoft Office

Familiar with using Genealogy websites and other resources (Ancestry.com, Family Search, etc.)

Basic recordkeeping practices

Highly organized and maintains a superior level of efficiency

Highly motivated and exhibits a positive image and outlook when interacting with the public and coworkers

Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills

JUDGMENT/DECISION MAKING:

Must be able to make sound decisions to resolve minor problems

Independent judgment is required to complete work assignments

Makes recommendations to procedures, policies, and practices

RELATIONSHIPS:

May be assigned to supervise seasonal staff, volunteers, and interns

Physical & Mental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, using close and medium range vision. The employee is required to work with and around standard office equipment. The employee is sometime required to drive to various locations in Fremont County. The employee may occasionally work with toxic chemicals, historical weapons, and be in proximity to mold and mildew. The employee is occasionally required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Straight pulling, Pulling hand over hand, Repeated bending, Reaching above shoulder, Simple grasping, Dual simultaneous grasping, Walking, Standing, Sitting, Twisting, Pushing, Stooping, Seeing, Identifying colors, Depth perception, Hearing (with aid), Writing, Counting, Reading, Telling time, Climbing Ladders.

About the Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center

The Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center is located in downtown Cañon City, Colorado and occupies the old Cañon City Municipal Building built in 1927. There are two other historical structures on the museum’s property, the Anson Rudd Stone House (built in 1881) and the Rudd Cabin (built in 1861). The museum was established in 1927and houses a number of historical and natural history collections. We also maintain a growing research center and a program room. In 2014 – 2015, the museum became an official repository for federal fossils and archaeological collections.