Library Science Internship Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

Class Summary This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits. Job Description The Cultural and Historic Interpretation Leader will be supporting daily operations at multiple Gwinnett County historic sites and may work out of several locations throughout the county. The incumbent will be performing a wide range of administrative tasks, as well as greeting visitors and providing tours.

Essential Duties Assisting with historic research, data entry, exhibit development, oral history interviews, and historic site asset management Ensuring daily maintenance of facilities and grounds, including opening & closing buildings, general housekeeping & maintenance duties, and ensuring the facility is in safe condition Answering phone calls and on-site inquiries Assisting with completing daily, weekly, and monthly recordkeeping Working with volunteers and interns Performing miscellaneous tasks associated with running a local historic museum or site Remaining available for weekend and evening work Public Speaking Duties Providing tours of historic sites to groups of visitors Other Job Requirements/Information This job requires fingerprinting: candidates must undergo a comprehensive background check and obtain a satisfactory determination from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays. Hourly rate $16.80/hour Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in history, museum studies, public history, education, anthropology, archeology, American studies, library science, political science, or other related humanities or social science degree, AND One year of experience in historic preservation, artifact management, oral history, research, education, or a related field An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered

Valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree in history, museum studies, public history, education, anthropology, archeology, American studies, library science, political science, or other related humanities or social science degree Two years of experience in historic preservation, artifact management, oral history, research, education, or a related field An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered. For more information about this department, please click here. Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County Government Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more Careers with impact Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities.

We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected. Exceptional benefits Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more.

The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation. World-class community More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta.

Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer. Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more.

Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives. Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: Hiring Process FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com

This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.