Due to employee resignation, the University of Southern Maine (USM) is seeking applicants for the position of Coordinator of Franco-American Collection.  The gift-funded Coordinator is responsible for the general oversight and management of the Franco-American Collection and all books, archival material, artifacts and other resources which make up the Collection.

This is a part-time (80%) position at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn campus.  This position has a nine-month (February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December) work schedule.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3-5 years of experience with library or archival procedures, or related.
• Familiarity with Franco-American culture and history.

License/Certifications:

• Valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Degree in liberal arts or library science preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak French strongly preferred.

Apply online at: https://usm.hiretouch.com/view-all-jobs. You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application (which includes contact information for three professional references), and upload a cover letter and a resume/curriculum vitae which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications. You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form. Review of applications will begin March 18, 2015. Materials received on or after that date will be considered at the discretion of the university. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. USM is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.