Overview
Join as an Assistant Archivist and play a vital role in preserving and managing a valuable archival collection. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop expertise in archives management, digital resource organization, and research. As an integral part of our archival services, you will support the organization, description, and digitization of materials, ensuring their long-term preservation. Bring your passion for art, architecture, organization, and digital technology to help us maintain exemplary standards in archival practices.
Duties
- Support the digitization of archival collections, including scanning, digital file management, and quality control processes.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of databases and content management systems to ensure accurate records management and resource accessibility.
- Aid in cataloging archival materials.
- Conduct research to enhance collection descriptions and support collection development initiatives.
- Collaborate on a project related to preservation, archival processing, and collection management.
- Support social media management efforts by creating engaging content that highlights collections and promotes public engagement with archives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Archival Studies, History, or a related field; relevant experience is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in managing large volumes of data and physical materials.
- Familiarity with archives management principles, including archival standards for materials description and preservation techniques.
- Experience with digital archiving tools, content management systems, databases, XML coding, and digitization processes.
- Excellent research skills with the ability to interpret historical documents and contextualize collections effectively.
- Effective written communication skills suitable for documentation, reports, and public engagement activities.
Embark on a rewarding journey where your skills contribute directly to preserving the work of a true artist & architect!
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4.0 – 16.0 per week
Work Location: In person
