Careers/Internships
Current Openings
Office Administrator
Part-Time, 20 hours a week, $18 per hour
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide excellent customer support by answering phone calls, responding to emails, and addressing all incoming mail and inquiries to the Lakewood Historical Society
File and organize documents, ensuring they are easily accessible for future reference
Handle day to day operational finances, including paying bills and processing incoming payments while supporting budgeting and bookkeeping procedures
Process Memberships, send out membership cards and letters, and track current roster
Monitor online gift shop purchases and handle shipments of materials
Track inventory for gift shop while adding creative ideas for new inclusions
Ability to present curriculum friendly programming for K-12 audiences and collaborate on content creation for programming and exhibits
Track stocks of office supplies and place orders when necessary
Work in conjunction with the Director and Board on social media posts and strategy
Submit timely reports and prepare presentations/proposals as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Experience:
Previous experience in a customer service or administrative role
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven track record of attention to detail, timeliness, and accuracy in all work
Bookkeeping experience and familiarity with QuickBooks is a plus
Previous experience working in K-12 environments is a plus
Familiarity with social media platforms is a plus
Additional Requirements:
Ability to lift 30 pounds
Ability to navigate days with hours of screen time and sitting
If you are a highly organized individual with excellent communication skills, a strong attention to detail, and a passion for History and making it accessible to the public, we encourage you to apply for the position of Office Administrator for the Lakewood Historical Society. You can make a strong impact in supporting local History while working for a small non-profit. We offer competitive compensation and a supportive work environment where you will be able to develop multiple skill sets and exercise your creative side in historical programming. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to robert@lakewoodhistory.org.
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM on January 5.
The Lakewood Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Lakewood, Ohio. The society operates the Oldest Stone House Museum, an 1834 stone house furnished to the mid-nineteenth century, and the Nicholson House, built in 1835 and available today as a rental facility. The society also provides a wide variety of services to the community, including award winning school programs, special events, public programs, and historical research from our Society headquarters at the Haber Family Center for History where we operate our extensive library and archives.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Lakewood Historical Society thrives because of the energy and devotion of our many volunteers. We have opportunities in collection care and archives, fundraising sales, education both with visitors and students and behind the scenes, and many other programming events.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Executive Director at director@lakewoodhistory.org to be put in contact with the proper employee or committee chairperson.
Internships
GENERALIST INTERN
Assisting in all operations of the organization such as administrative, education, and collections management. This internship is perfect for individuals wanting to gain experience in museums and learn about day to day functions in a historical society.
Ideal candidates will be friendly, enjoy history and learning, carry themselves professionally, have strong time-management skills, and are organized.
Duties include but not limited to:
Greeting visitors
Providing museum tours
Tracking attendance
Assisting with front desk inquiries
Assisting in research inquiries
Assisting in Collections Data Entry
Assisting in administrative tasks
Assisting in interpretation and exhibit installation
Assisting with special event planning
Interns will be asked to work a fixed schedule for a minimum of 6 hours a week, Wednesdays 1-4pm, Thursdays 1-4pm, and Saturdays 2-5pm.
Open to all, preference given to Museum Studies, Public History, and American History Majors and Minors. Applicants must be at least 18 years or older and have their high school diploma or equivalency. This internship is unpaid and may be suitable for course credit per requirements of the academic institution where enrolled.
Submit resume and cover letter to: director@lakewoodhistory.org