Project Records Management Assistant -Temporary
About The Position
The Minnesota Public Radio Archives is seeking to hire a limited term, temporary records management assistant. The position focuses primarily on physical records handling, including moving boxes, shelving, and preparing administrative and legal records for preservation or disposition. The project assistant will report to the Archives Manager and work in consultation to assess and review records suitable for transfer to the Archives’ permanent collections. This is a grant-funded position and is expected to be approximately three months, as determined by the budget. This role is 24-30 hours/week and is eligible for some benefits.
Requirements
- Master's of Library and Information Studies or similar degree with records management certification/coursework or demonstrated relevant experience
- Experience organizing and handling large volumes of records in an archives, library, or administrative organizational setting
- Ability to read and interpret rules, follow instructions, and maintain confidentiality of materials
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of records management principles and practices
- Strong organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Responsibilities
- Dispose of records that have met the required retention period according to the organization’s records retention schedule
- Assess and organize records slated for permanent retention and dispose of excessive duplicates
- Organize and label records slated for long-term, but not permanent, retention
- As needed, rehouse records slated for long-term retention into new folder and boxes; perform basis preventative preservation work as needed
- In consultation with the Archives Manager, assess and determine which records should be transferred from custody of the legal department to the Archives
Benefits
- APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays + 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
