Genealogist, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, MA

Posted October 2, 2018

Genealogist

The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) seeks a service-oriented individual with genealogical research experience for the full-time, on-site position of Genealogist. The successful applicant will join an experienced team providing reference assistance and instruction to library patrons at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of genealogical and historical research. Genealogists prepare and deliver educational content in a variety of forms, including print publications, in-person lectures and conference presentations, webinars, and online courses and subject guides. NEHGS is looking for a Genealogist who will be committed to excellence and will help the team achieve its goal of delivering professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and courteous service to NEHGS members and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides reference assistance in person, by phone, and electronically to patrons with a wide variety of research interests and experience.
• Gives scheduled one-on-one consultations to assist patrons with their research.
• Prepares and delivers presentations for groups at the library and beyond.
• Participates in the development of online reference and educational content, including webinars and online courses.
• Keeps current with developments in the field of genealogy.
• Creates research guides in relevant subject areas.
• Provides written contributions to NEHGS publications.
• Represents NEHGS at conferences and on research tours.
• Work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, onsite at our location in Boston.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of genealogical research methodology, standards, and sources (both print and online), and ability to instruct library patrons in how to apply and use them.
• Expertise in two or more subject areas of genealogy.
• Minimum of two to three years of experience providing reference, research, or customer service.
• Experience with or interest in online reference delivery and current and emerging technologies, including social media tools and chat software, and their applications for patron services.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and strong public-speaking ability.
• Professional, dependable, flexible, and constructive work ethic.
• Evidence of interest in professional and scholarly activities.
• Working knowledge of one or more non-English languages is a plus.

How To Apply:

Please send resume, sample of genealogical research, and compelling cover letter to: 
Michelle Major, Director of Human Resources 
[email protected]