Golisano Outreach Archives Assistant
About The Position
The Golisano Outreach Archives Assistant supports public-facing initiatives that engage the RIT community and the public with the B. Thomas Golisano Collection held by the RIT Archives. Working under the guidance of the Innovation & Engagement Archivist, the assistant develops physical and digital exhibitions, conducts and transcribes oral histories, collaborates with faculty to integrate collection materials into classes, and supports public programming and events related to the collection. This role provides an early career opportunity for a recent graduate to gain in-depth and rich hands-on experience in archival outreach, curation, public history, and donor relations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree: Museum Studies or History
- At least 1 year of experience (including internships, student work, or capstone projects) working in archives, museums, public history, or special collections settings.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong interest in exhibition development, historical research, and public programming.
- Ability to organize and track multiple projects.
- Strong organization skills and attend to detail.
- Experience working in collaborative team environments.
- Experience with archival standards and practices.
- Comfort with learning new technologies and platforms.
- Discretion when working with restricted materials.
- Ability to work with staff, students, faculty, and donors.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with and/or interest in archives and history.
- Knowledge of digitization best practices and digital preservation tools.
- Experience with the backend of digital asset management systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
