Art Archivist

Mass General Brigham•Oak Bluffs, MA

21d•$53,040 - $75,889•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Responsible for preserving and managing historical personal papers, photographs, vintage medical instruments and other records and archives, ensuring they are accessible to the public, researchers, and stakeholders.

Requirements

Master's Degree Library and Information Science required or Master's degree Related Field of Study required
Experience in archives or special collections setting 3-5 years required
Knowledge of archival principles, theories, and best practices.
Strong organizational and management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to lift boxes and move archive materials, as needed.

Responsibilities

Acquire collections and manage relationships with donors
Collect, preserve, and manage historical records, including documents, photographs, artifacts, and other materials.
Catalog and classify archives according to established standards and procedures.
Provide legacy-planning information to clinicians and staff who may be considering donations
Create and maintain databases and indexes to facilitate access to archives.
Provide reference and research services to the public, researchers, and stakeholders, including needed material for press releases, media requests, publications, videos, etc.
Develop and implement policies and procedure for the management and preservation of archive
Manage projects to digitize and preserve digital records and archives.