Archives Assistant - Temporary, Part-Time
About The Position
Join the Archives team and support the Archives department and Museum's history, spanning nearly 200 years! You will be responsible for aiding the daily operations of the Archives through independent and collaborative work with the Senior Archivist and other staff members. The Archives Assistant will help to make archival materials more accessible to internal stakeholders and the public via onsite and digital offerings. This is a part-time temporary position, with some onsite hours required. The expectation is that this temporary role will last until June 2026. We are looking for someone to work 21 hours per week.
Requirements
- Graduate of an archives or library science program or 3 years of experience in an archives.
- Experience handling multiple types and formats of archival materials.
- Knowledge of field standards and metadata schemas such as DACS, LCSH, and Dublin Core.
- Familiarity with archival software such as ArchivesSpace and digital asset management systems such as Aquia DAM.
- Experience digitizing records with a high-resolution scanner and DSLR camera.
- Onsite work requires frequent exposure to dust, ascending and descending stairs, and moderate physical activity (lifting up to 50 lbs. and pushing a cart up to 200 lbs.)
Responsibilities
- Process archival materials by inventorying, rehousing, conducting descriptive cataloging, writing finding aids, and ingesting data into the catalog.
- Research records, events, and figures to enrich Museum history and metadata.
- Digitize records by scanning or photographing and creating their metadata for ingestion into the Museum's digital asset management system.
- Assist reference inquiries from staff and the public through phone, email, onsite appointments, and web inquiry.
- Aid the management of storage spaces by monitoring their environmental conditions, security, and pest management needs.
- Support the daily operations and needs of the Archives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
