Shelby American, Inc. is hiring: Library Director in Portland

ABOUT US

The Oregon Historical Society is dedicated to making Oregon’s long, rich history visible and accessible to all. For more than a century, the Oregon Historical Society (OHS) has served as the state’s collective memory, preserving a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, maps, manuscript materials, books, films, and oral histories. Our research library, museum, digital platforms, educational programming, and historical journal make Oregon’s history open and accessible to all.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance (medical, vision, alternative care, prescription)
• Dental insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 4% matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Museum admission and lectures, programs and gift shop discounts

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit the following required materials at: Oregon Historical Society - Job Opportunities

• Cover letter addressing how your personal and professional skills and experiences have prepared you for this position.
• Resume

Position remains open until filled. Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

SUMMARY

The Library Director provides leadership, vision, and direction for all aspects of the Oregon Historical Society’s (OHS’s) research library in alignment with OHS’s mission and strategic objectives and serves as a member of OHS’s senior leadership team. The position advances broad public access to and engagement with historical materials and scholarly content, stewardship and growth of the library’s collections, development of its online resources, and community partnerships and relationships, and oversees all programs and activities of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. As department director, sets the vision, priorities, and long-range plans for OHS’s research library to excel in stewardship and judicious growth of its resources.
2. Oversees the library’s functions, activities, holdings, and operations in alignment with institutional priorities and policies.
3. Provides leadership to a team of professional staff (15-20 FTE), including librarians, archivists, and public historians.
4. Participates in collective decision-making and setting institutional policies and programmatic direction.
5. Fully participates in institutional budgetary and financial decision-making and holds signature authority on OHS accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in library information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• At least ten years of progressively responsible experience working in a medium-to-large research library or archive.
• At least three years of program management and supervisory experience.
• Strong subject knowledge of Pacific Northwest or US history.

Required:

• Working knowledge of library operations and best practices for collections management.
• Knowledge of current library technology and digital collections.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

PREFERRED:

• Direct experience with fundraising and cultivating prospective and existing benefactors.
• Academic training and professional experience in public history.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

The OHS has adopted a policy where all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.