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Director, National Historic Preservation Center

Posted: March 26, 2008 — Closes: May 1, 2008

Girl Scouts of the USA

New York, New York

Type: Full Time, Experienced

Required Degree: BA/BS

Salary: To Be Determined

Preferred Degree: Master's

Description:
Girl Scouts of the USA is the premier public benefit organization creating personal leadership and life-long achievement in girls. Headquartered on Fifth Avenue in New York City with regional offices nationwide, Girl Scouts of the USA offers diverse career paths in many fields, including merchandising, marketing, finance and technology.

Envision yourself engaged in meaningful work in a collaborative environment with open communication and mutual respect, where your ideas are valued and appreciated. Imagine yourself working to your full potential, making a positive contribution to a girl's life. At Girl Scouts that is precisely what we offer our employees.

Girl Scouts is committed to building a better future by facing the opportunities and challenges of today with innovation and determination. We take responsibility for our employees and their work environment.

Responsibilities:
The Director, National Historic Preservation Center is responsible for promoting and preserving Girl Scout history; managing the proper retention and maintenance of Girl Scouts of the USA archives, memorabilia and corporate records. She/he ensures the center serves as the model for the preservation and interpretation of the Girl Scout history.

The Director, National Historic Preservation Center identifies potential sources of historical documents and memorabilia of importance to the organization, takes necessary action to acquire them and ensures that the history of the organization is preserved. In accordance with established policy, accepts on behalf of GSUSA archival materials offered by donors. She/he provides technical assistance and training for Girl Scout councils in the preservation of their history and memorabilia.

She/he ensures accessioning, cataloging and the registering of items and the collection of objects. Ensures the digital preservation of materials, and works collaboratively with the Director, Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace to integrate the preservation of history related to the founder of Girl Scouting.

Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Archives Management or relevant equivalent experience in related area. MA in Archives Management a plus

Skills:
• 5-7 years' experience in managing archives and collection inventory; with emphasis on experience with digital management of materials required
• 3-5 years' management and supervisory experience including coaching and staff development
• Proven experience in NHP compliance, records management, record retention, cataloging and accessioning
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting process, strategic and tactical planning
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and communication skills

Application Instructions:
Apply online at:
www.girlscouts.org/careers

Cut and paste your resume using a word document

Application Address:

Human Resources
PO Box 11940
5700 Lindell BLVD
St Louis, Missouri 63112

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