Current Openings
 Six Current Openings Available!
Administrative Assistant The Administrative Assistant (AA) is responsible for providing the necessary administrative and office management support to the Executive Director, Director of Development & Marketing, and Director of Operations & Administration, including fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, filing and faxing. Frequently, the AA is required to develop and implement practices that support the Directors’ initiatives. These practices, through their influence on OHS’s public image and fiscal impact have a wide-ranging effect on the institution’s ability to meet its long-term strategic planning goals. In addition, the AA is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and recording the meeting minutes of the following Board committees: Development, Collections and Research, Finance, Investments, Jefferson-Madison Corporation, Marketing, Nominating, Programs, and Property & Facilities.
Required Skills and Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience providing senior-level management support and progressive responsibility is required and the AA must be able to demonstrate successful completion of professional development coursework. Bachelor’s degree is required with preference given to those with additional post-baccalaureate training.
For a complete job description please click here. Qualified candidates can submit cover letter, resume and salary history to: jobs@OHS.org Program Manager, Grants and Proposals Working closely with the Director of Development and Marketing, other senior directors, community partners, and grantors; locate and prioritize opportunities, coordinate content resources, produce timely proposals, follow-up and report on, funding proposals from the Oregon Historical Society.
The Grant Manager must develop and maintain extensive knowledge about OHS programs, services, and constituencies. The ideal candidate is a skilled writer, editor and verbal communicator, while also being highly organized, detailed and systematic. He or she must understand, support and promote the organization’s mission, vision, values and principles, and uphold the professionalism of the organization at all times. The ability to create, maintain and enhance positive relationships with staff, partners and grantors is essential.
Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in a related field from four-year college or university and five plus years related experience and/or training in grant and proposal creation for a non-profit; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with the design, development and production of proposals and grants utilizing various mediums.
For a complete job description please click here. Qualified candidates can submit cover letter, resume and salary history to: jobs@OHS.org Facilities Technician The position of Facilities Technician requires technical experience and skills, including quick and accurate analytical and creative problem-solving skills. Facilities engineering problems are often unique to particular structures, especially if they are not, or have not been, properly maintained. Engineering services management frequently involves situations requiring timely and cost-effective responses to emergencies, especially equipment breakdowns and system failures. The position of Facilities Technician involves daily decision-making with a high degree of complexity due to the need for diagnostic evaluation of equipment failure and decisions regarding appropriate course of remedial action. Work is performed independently based on acquired skill and training. Work is verified where necessary by outside audit through local government licensing and certification inspections. Errors could result in major property loss or damage to collections, reduced building access, poor sanitary or safety conditions, personal injury, or death.
The Facilities Technician is responsible for determining and implementing engineering services priorities and work schedules at OHS and GSF, including recommendation of purchasing necessary parts and equipment. Facilities Technician is responsible for suggesting what tasks can be done internally, and/or initiating that work. Facilities Technician is responsible for drafting specifications, securing bids and supervising contract vendors when necessary he/she Facilities Technician is responsible for ensuring that engineering service work is performed correctly and in a timely manner and ensuring that timely and accurate records of maintenance work are maintained; for maintaining adequate inventories of engineering maintenance and custodial materials, parts, and supplies on hand to ensure uninterrupted performance of maintenance and custodial tasks.
Required Skills and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years experience in general maintenance/custodial work; background experience must show knowledge skills and abilities in general tools, equipment, and materials as well as some limited knowledge of general mechanical, electrical and plumbing maintenance issues relating to custodial work. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For a complete job description please click here. Qualified candidates can submit cover letter, resume and salary history to: jobs@OHS.org Visitor Services Coordinator Oregon Historical Society is currently recruiting for a Visitor Services Coordinator (VSC) to join our Administration team. This position is the lead staff position in the Visitor Services area. Visitor Services Coordinator supervises the visitor services staff and manages daily visitor services operations. This position is responsible for setting the tone of the customer service for the Oregon Historical Society. The Visitor Services Coordinator provides support services to all programs of the society especially customer service, group tours, school tours, events, and library patrons. In addition this position keeps the statistics for administration and marketing/development, as well as other departments depend for admissions, school tour participation, zip code analysis, revenue derived from admission and tour charges and event attendance. This position reviews and updates changes to the Public Services portion of the OHS web site, and offers key support for traveling exhibits.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum two years of related experience in development/not-for-profit organization. Experience managing staff and/or volunteers. Knowledge of Oregon, Pacific Northwest and U.S. history is strongly preferred. Proficiency with a number of software programs required. General office experience is required.
For a complete job description please click here. Qualified candidates can submit cover letter, resume and salary history to: jobs@OHS.org Security Officer (PT) SUMMARY Oregon Historical Society is currently recruiting for Security Officer (PT) to join our Operations team. Security Officers are responsible for daily enforcement of OHS security policies and standing orders through patrols, surveillance, personal initiative and decision-making, and reporting under the immediate supervision of the Director of Operations & Administration who also serves as the security executive of the Oregon Historical Society. Officers are the guardians of the Society’s members, staff, visitors, premises, and collections, and as such will be held to the Private Security Professionals Code of Ethics as prescribed by the Oregon Board on Public Safety Standards and Training pursuant to its authority under Oregon Revised Statutes. Security Officers are expected to perform their duties with honor, compassion, and an ethical manner, within the boundaries established by State and Federal law. Security Officers will participate in regular training to maintain and enhance their professional skills, as directed by the Director of Operations & Administration.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School diploma or equivalent. Prefer 2-3 years security experience and First Aid / CPR training.
QUALIFICATIONS Ability to learn basic security guard procedures and practices as per the legally mandated minimum requirements. Security Guards will obtain their certification as a private security professional by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) within 90 days of employment and will maintain that certification as required by Oregon Revised Statutes.
For a complete job description please click here. Qualified candidates can submit cover letter, resume and salary history to: jobs@OHS.org |
