Collections and Archives Special Projects Assistant

Salt Lake City Corporation • Cocoa, FL

2d • $20 - $24

About The Position

This is a part-time, at-will position. The selected candidate will work up to 20 hours per week. The position is anticipated to end after 6 months of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Art History, Collections Conservation, Museum Studies, Library and Information Science, or a related field, or four (4) years paid professional experience in related activities.
• Experience and education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of effective project management, statistical analysis, and research methods and principles.
• Ability to prepare and present project details using complex spreadsheet analysis, graphic presentations and technical reports to Division Managers, City Council, and general public.
• Knowledge of government operations, processes, and public policy analysis.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups and people, including elected officials, department officials, staff, and community representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative, self-reliance, and dependability.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of relevant Master’s degree or current enrollment in a Master’s program.
• Knowledge of archiving and museum display principles and methods.
• Ability to conduct archival research and synthesize large amounts of data to prepare short reports.
• Knowledge of government operations, processes, record-keeping practices, and GRAMA.

Responsibilities

• Inventory, catalog, and create a database of historical city artifacts collections.
• Photographs all materials for the database.
• Creates placards with information for objects on display at city owned spaces.
• Establishes preventative conservation protocols for industry standard storage of artifacts and archival materials.
• Conducts research into the history of city programs and initiatives.
• Prepares short reports summarizing historical research.
• Coordinates with the Recorder's Office and other city departments.
• Assists in scanning and digitizing historical documents to create usable digital records.

Benefits

• 95% City-paid medical insurance
• Dental, vision, life insurance
• HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution)
• Wellness clinic for employees & families
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)
• Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))
• Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more
• 12 vacation days to start
• 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday
• Up to 80 hours personal leave annually
• 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees