Archives Assistant

(April 30, 2022)

Position Title - Archives Assistant

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Director of Archives & Records Management

Position Type - Full-time, permanent

Benefits - Yes

Salary Range - $45,000 - $55,000

Responsibilities:

Oversee all transcript and student record requests, responding in a timely manner

Assist with research requests from various office, parishes, and the general public ranging from institutional history and reproduction requests to genealogy

Interact with offices, parishes, and researchers in a professional, helpful manner

Organize closed school records, including weeding unnecessary materials, following Archives retention policies

Assist with the collection of sacramental records from Archdiocesan parishes for digitization, which includes communication with pastors and parish staff as well as site visits and transfer of record books

Manage the general inbox for the Archives, responding to queries or directing to appropriate person

Actively expand knowledge of archival organization and arrangement principals, with the goal of assisting in processing the backlog of archival collections

Contribute to the Archives’ online presence, including updating social media accounts and providing information for the website

As needed, duties may also include: filing; photocopying; sorting and moving books and records; processing invoices for payment; responding to research queries; assisting with exhibit preparation and breakdown; and other tasks as needed

https://archny.org/career-opportunities/

To Apply: Please send Resume & cover letter to kate.feighery@archny.org