Archivist

City of Oakland•Oakland, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oakland is seeking an Archivist to join the African American Museum and Library of Oakland (AAMLO), a division of the Oakland Public Library. This role is ideal for a candidate with archival experience related to African American history and culture, who can curate collections and develop exhibitions and presentations to share these collections with the public. The Oakland Public Library values dynamic learning through technology, public forums, sensory experiences, and scholarly research to engage patrons interested in the cultural and historical experiences of African Americans in Oakland and Northern California. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, possess cultural competence, and demonstrate a history of responsiveness to diverse communities, staff, and stakeholders. Key attributes sought include being organized, a strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills, proficient in preservation techniques, creative in developing systems and exhibitions, and analytical in assessing collection conditions and value.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in archival studies, history, library and/or information sciences, public administration, political science, or a related field with coursework in archival methods and theory and library systems.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in archival administration, preferably with experience in digital and print document collections utilized by museums and/or archives.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License or the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in a related field.
Possession of a professional designation as a Certified Archivist (CA).
Deep knowledge and understanding of the history and culture of African Americans in Oakland and Northern California.
Ability to create artistic, attractive, and clear exhibits and displays utilizing interactive technology and beautiful design.
A vision for how this position might help the City of Oakland maintain diversity, eliminate racial disparities, and achieve racial equity.
Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin.

Responsibilities

Collecting, analyzing, organizing, and preserving archival resources about African American history and culture in Oakland and Northern California.
Analyzing the current condition of donor materials including film, documents, maps, etc., to determine the appropriate preservation standards.
Designing and maintaining systems to preserve, track, and easily retrieve archived collections.
Communicating effectively with internal and external partners.
Creating archival presentations that highlight the cultural experiences of African Americans in Oakland and Northern California.
Collaborating with a variety of stakeholders including donors, staff, community members, and outside organizations to curate the best-in-class collections.

Benefits

15 paid holidays
Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members.
Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance up to $200k
Employee Training