Jobs at the Baseball Hall of Fame
Communications Director (Full-Time)
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is seeking interested candidates for the position of Communications Director. This position is full-time and is offering paid vacation/holidays, a retirement package along with health and life insurance. These candidates must have a BA or BS degree and must have four or more years in public relations, managerial experience, baseball media.
The skills required are:
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Confident editor
- Managerial experience at some level
- Ability to manage content and calendars
- Working knowledge of baseball media
- Working knowledge of Windows-based software
- Strong familiarity and comfort level with publishing software
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and the ability to manage people and projects effectively
- Self-motivated with a high energy level
- Consummate team player
- Ability to travel as assigned
Basic job duties:
- Oversee and assist in day-to-day public relations efforts and some marketing initiatives for the museum, including media relations, publications, promotions, community relations and Web site content management.
- Create and develop publicity and media initiatives to further enhance the Museum's brand/image on a national and regional basis. Write for and manage editorial process.
- Serve as media relations contact.
If interested, please send your résumé, cover letter and references to:
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Attn: Human Resources - CD
25 Main St.
Cooperstown, NY 13326
EEOC.
Manager of Museum Programs (Full-Time)
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is seeking interested candidates for the Manager of Museum Programs position. This position is a full-time position with paid vacation/holidays, health/life insurance and retirement package. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in education, museum studies, history or a related field. An internship and either one or two years of post-college professional work experience in a museum is desired.The Manager of Museum Programs is responsible for creating, coordinating and delivering presentations to the general public to provide daily educational programs for families and museum visitors of all ages. Trains and supervises interns in the implementation of daily programming; develops, writes and updates calendar of events information.
Candidates for this position should:
- Possess strong public-speaking, event-planning and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be highly organized, detail-oriented with the ability to manage interns, volunteers and projects successfully
- Be self-motivated with a high degree of energy, enthusiasm and professionalism
- Possess a working knowledge of Windows-based applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and basic graphic design software
Must be able to work evenings and weekends as program schedule demands.
If interested, please send your résumé, cover letter and references to:
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Attn: Human Resources - MMP
25 Main St.
Cooperstown, NY 13326
EEOC.
Visitor Services/Admissions Supervisor (Full-Time)
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is seeking an individual to join our visitor services team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate must enjoy working with people. Responsibilities will include: strong computer and customer service skills, must be comfortable handling cash and baseball knowledge is helpful but not necessary. This is a 40 hour-a-week, entry-level position which will include evenings, weekends and occasional holidays. Benefits will include paid vacation/holidays, health and life insurance and a retirement package. If you are interested, please stop by to pick up an application or call the Human Resources department at 607-547-0207 or 547-0263. EEOC
Accounting Associate (Full-Time)
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is seeking individuals for a full-time accounting associate position. The basic job duties will consist of: Daily accounting cycle processing — payables, receivables, general ledger, banking and filing. The candidates must be self-motivated and organized with the ability to multi-task. Must exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills. Job will consist of repetitive key stroking and tasking. Must be a team player with great interpersonal skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word applications. A minimum of two years of business office experience is required and an associates degree in accounting or business is preferred. If interested, please stop by to pick up an employment application or call the Human Resources department at 607-547-0207 or 547-0263. EEOC
Guest Service Associate (Part-Time)
Department: Museum StorePosition: Guest Service Associate
Status: Part-Time Hourly
Reports to: Under the direction of the Museum Store Manager
Qualifications: A Guest Service Associate candidate should be outgoing, possess energy and exhibit the ability to handle multiple tasks, while maintaining a positive attitude. In addition, the candidate must exhibit the ability to learn merchandising standards.
Required Uniform: The required staff shirt (furnished by the Museum), stone colored slacks/pants (docker style only), black belt and shoes (pants, belt and shoes are employee’s responsibility).
Philosophy: Ensuring guests a remarkable shopping experience with fun, friendly, knowledgeable and timely service. Guest Service Associates will also ensure proper floor cleanliness and merchandising.
Key Accountabilities:
- Maintains customer service as the priority. Is visible on the selling floors, front and forward, wearing ID.
- Follows "Basics 4 Success" for Guest Service requirements.
- Maintains visual presentation of Museum Store.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Museum Store merchandise.
- Proper and professional handling of phone inquiries.
- Complies with Museum Store/Museum guidelines.
- Is flexible to the needs of the business.
- Communicates effectively with fellow Associates and Management.
- Is available to attend training programs or meetings as requested by Museum Store Manager.
- Is physically able to walk, stand in one area or climb stairs when necessary.
- Performs additional duties as required.
Museum Store Associate (Part-Time)
Department: Museum StorePosition: Check-Out Service Associate
Status: Part-Time Hourly
Reports to: Under the direction of the Museum Store Manager
Qualifications: A Check-out service Associate candidate should be outgoing, possess energy and exhibit the ability to handle multiple tasks, while maintaining a positive attitude. In addition, the candidate must exhibit the ability to process register transactions and properly handle cash.
Required Uniform: The required staff shirt (furnished by the Museum), Stone colored slacks/pants (docker style only), black belt and shoes (pants, belt and shoes are employee’s responsibility).
Philosophy: Ensuring guests a remarkable shopping experience with fun, friendly, knowledgeable and timely service. Check-out Service Associates will also ensure personalized, exact check-outs.
Key Accountabilities:
- Maintains customer service as the priority. Is visible on the registers, front and forward, wearing ID.
- Follows “Basics 4 Success” for Check-out Service requirements.
- Ensures exact daily balances of assigned cash drawer and correct input of inventory during the check-out process.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Museum Store merchandise.
- Proper and professional handling of phone inquiries.
- Complies with Museum Store/Museum guidelines.
- Restocks check-out inventory (bags, boxes, register tapes and promotional items).
- Is flexible to the needs of the business.
- Communicates effectively with fellow Associates and Management.
- Is available to attend training programs or meetings as requested by Museum Store Manager.
- Is physically able to walk, stand in one area or climb stairs when necessary.
- Performs additional duties as required.
