Archivist I - A&R60083336

State of North Carolina•Dare County, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is seeking an Archivist I to provide technical, public, and support services for the Outer Banks History Center. This role is crucial for preserving, accessing, and interpreting the history of the Outer Banks region. The position involves delivering reference services to both onsite and remote researchers, performing arrangement and description of archival materials, assisting with facility operations, budget management, and purchasing. Additionally, the Archivist will help develop and implement outreach programs and create collections management policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
Master's degree in history, public history, or library and information science; OR Master's degree in a related discipline with coursework in archival and records management from an appropriately accredited institution; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
This classification requires coursework in archival and records management.
To receive credit, transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of North Carolina history and its people, the organization and operations of state and local governments in North Carolina, and genealogy practices.
Demonstrated knowledge with archival, library, or records management reference and public services functions, such as performing reference interviews, using collection access tools, and providing access to materials.
Demonstrated knowledge with applying best practices and techniques of archives, libraries, or records management including appraisal, accessioning, disposition, arranging, and describing public and private records and collections.
Demonstrated experience performing purchasing and budgetary functions and assisting with facility management and operations.
Demonstrated knowledge with applying concepts of fair use, copyright, and state and federal public records law.

Responsibilities

Provide reference services for patrons onsite and remotely including monitoring and responding to Outer Banks History Center emails inquiries, assisting patrons with identification of relevant collections, and managing in person reference services
Perform arrangement and description of archival materials to support collections management and archival processing.
Assist the director with facility operations, budget management, and purchasing.
Assist with developing and implementing outreach programs, services, and activities.
Contribute to public awareness of the center through giving presentations, conducting tours, assisting with exhibits, and managing the center’s social media.