Assistant Archivist, Processing (Three-Year, Grant-Funded, Fixed-Term Position)

The Museum of Modern Art • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for two Assistant Archivists in its Archives, Library and Research Collections Department. This is a three-year fixed-term position, funded by a grant from the Leon Levy Foundation, responsible for processing the MoMA Exhibition Records dating 2001 - 2010.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One to three years experience processing archival collections according to standard archival standards and practices; research in art history.
• Demonstrated knowledge of twentieth- and twenty-first century art, art historical reference sources, and other related research material.
• Demonstrates outstanding team orientation, flexibility, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and to reach high and low shelves.

Nice To Haves

• Background in art history and a MLIS or master’s degree with certificate in archival studies strongly preferred.
• Experience using ArchivesSpace.
• Knowledge of EAD.
• Familiarity with integrated library systems and MARC cataloging.
• Reading knowledge of one or more languages in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Surveys the collections to be processed.
• Conducts preliminary research on the materials, compiling and reviewing existing descriptions of the material.
• Drafts a processing plan, in conjunction with the Metadata and Systems staff, determining and acquiring necessary archival supplies.
• Processes the collection in keeping with standard professional guidelines.
• Performs basic preservation tasks, such as removing staples and paperclips, sleeving delicate items within mylar, etc. and implementing other conservation measures as necessary.
• Re-files and re-boxes the collection in acid-free housing and labels the containers.
• Writing and encoding detailed finding aid, including information on context and related collections as well as description of the material.
• Assists with reference activities of the department.
• Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above or to the daily operations of the Archives, Library, and Research Collections Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level