Archivist, IS-1420-11

Smithsonian Institution•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Archives, National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), Smithsonian Institution. The Archives acquires, preserves, manages, and provides access to archival collections documenting African American history and culture in support of the museum’s mission through research, exhibitions, publications, and public programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in archival science or Bachelor's degree with a major that includes 18 semester hours in archival science, history and/or in political science or government, and 12 semester hours in one or any combination of the following: archival science, history, American civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or government.
OR Combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours that included courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Familiarity with ArchivesSpace and other archival systems to ensure records are compliant and accurate.
Preparing materials for research access, as well as for exhibitions and digitization.
Providing support for inventories, audits, collection moves and storage of artifacts.
Managing compliance with professional archival standards to ensure consistency with archival guidelines.
Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials.
Any false statement in your application may result in rejection of your application and may also result in termination after employment begins.
Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (month and year); and average number of hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

Processes archival collections in accordance with professional archival standards including DACS and Smithsonian guidelines.
Arranges materials into logical series and establishes intellectual control over collections. Identifies subjects, dates, and creators for descriptive purposes.
Prepares basic preservation actions such as rehousing and labeling.
Processes collections in multiple formats including paper, photographic, audiovisual, and digital materials.
Assists with inventories, audits, and verification of collection locations. Works with archivists and collections staff to ensure proper storage and handling.
Identifies preservation concerns and reports them to supervisor.
Supports collection moves and storage projects.
Assists archivists in preparing materials for researcher use.
Supports reading room and reference activities when needed. Assists with preparation of materials for exhibitions, digitization, or research.
Participates in archival projects as assigned.
Creates and updates finding aids using ArchivesSpace and other archival systems. Ensures descriptive records are accurate and meet professional standards. Reviews existing descriptions and revises as needed.
Assists with preparation of collection summaries and documentation.