Processing Archivist (Contractor)
New Haven, CT, US, 06510
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Overview
The Temporary Processing Archivist (short-term) will assist the Supreme Council Archivist in accessioning, processing, and rehousing approximately 50 linear feet of unprocessed accessions. This
6-month position offers a unique opportunity for those who have an interest in fraternal organizations, religious history, and/or archives in museums. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth of an evolving corporate archive that recently has reorganized and is migrating its database and finding aids to ArchivesSpace.
Preference will be given to archivists with a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience. Experience with corporate archives is desirable.
The position is full time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:30. The position will last for 6 months with the possibility of renewal.
Core Responsibilities
The Temporary Processing Archivist will assist with a variety of archival tasks. The key focus will be on the reduction of the accessioning backlog. Tasks include:
- Accessioning approximately 50 linear feet of corporate records, books, and ephemera.
- Preparing, completing, and filing all accession-related paperwork and creating accession records in ArchivesSpace.
- Processing and rehousing the physical assets.
- Preparation of import templates (in Excel) for ArchivesSpace, a content management system (CMS).
Skills Qualifications
- Evidence of scholarly research or publication
- Knowledge of Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus helpful
- Knowledge of the techniques of selection, evaluation, preservation, restoration and exhibition of archival materials
- Some knowledge of copyright law
- Ability to work effectively, with colleagues, vendors and patrons and to cultivate collegiality to enable collaboration across departments and institutions
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management; ability to prioritize projects
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Team Development
- KPI/Goal setting and performance management
- Build foundation of trust and open communication
- Effectively lead team through change
- Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of electronic records and digital preservation issues and literacy in using computers and museum database systems
Education
- Candidates should possess an MLIS/MIS.
- Familiarity with archival best practices.
- Experience with archival processing.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Familiarity with content management systems. Experience with ArchivesSpace highly desirable.
- All hires must pass a drug screening and background check before beginning work.
Physical Demands
Nearest Major Market: New Haven
Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford