Judicial Processing Archivist

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•United States, Massachusetts, John Adams Court House, MA

20d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Judicial Processing Archivist will work collaboratively with staff of the Supreme Judicial Court’s Division of Archives and Records Preservation to arrange and describe archival court records collections. The position is based on-site at the Massachusetts Archives facility and contributes to an ongoing project to physically stabilize and improve public access to 18th- and 19th-century court file papers. This is a 37.5-hour-per-week contract role funded through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal in the next fiscal year. The position reports to the Director of Archives and Records Preservation and works collaboratively with the Judicial Archivists. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour. Applicants must be residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to serve as employees of the judicial branch. Applications must be submitted by email as directed in the posting; candidate assessment is scheduled to begin November 5, 2026, and the posting remains open until the role is filled.

Requirements

Master’s degree in library/information science with an archival concentration, or equivalent; current master’s students with relevant archival processing experience are also encouraged to apply.
1–2 years of experience arranging and describing archival collections.
Experience working with content management or archival collections management systems.
Knowledge of archival theory and best practices.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to serve as a judicial branch employee.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with ArchivesSpace.
Experience working with court or government archives collections.
Experience working with pre-20th-century records and ability to read cursive handwriting.
Knowledge of Massachusetts history and/or legal history.