Associate Archivist (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 an Associate Archivist 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.
Three to five 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Demonstrated knowledge of twentieth- and twenty-first century art, art historical reference sources, and other related research material.
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.
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 of art with Certificate in Archival Studies strongly preferred.

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.
Serves as project manager, including upholding timeline and deadlines.
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 labeling the containers.
Writes and encodes 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 related to the above functions or to the daily operations of the Archives, Library, and Research Collections.