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  • Tuesday, September 23, 2025 7:15 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Lead Archivist, Private Family Project  

    (September 23, 2025)

    Position Title - Lead Archivist, Private Family Project

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Founder and CEO, StoryKeep

    Position Type - Lead Archivist, Private Family Project

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Founder and CEO, StoryKeep

    Position Type - Part-time, term

    Benefits - No

    Hourly wage range - $61 or more

    StoryKeep, a firm that helps families preserve their histories through film, oral history, and curated archives.

    We’re in early planning stages for a significant private family archival project in the New York area that will involve photographs, letters, and documents spanning multiple generations. We’d love to connect with independent archivists who:

    • Have experience working with private family or estate collections
    • Are skilled in digitization, cataloguing, and preservation practices
    • Value discretion and collaboration (this will be a team effort alongside oral history and storytelling components)

    If this sounds like you—or if you’d like to recommend a colleague—please reach out to me directly at jamie@storykeep.com and cc cezanne@storykeep.com

    We’re still finalizing scope and timeline, but we want to start building relationships with the right professionals now.

    To Apply: Please send Resume, references, LinkedIn profile to jamie@storykeep.com


  • Friday, September 05, 2025 8:53 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Archivist Consultant

    (September 5, 2025)

    Position Title - Archivist Consultant

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- n/a

    Position Type - Part-time, term

    Benefits - No

    Hourly wage range - $41 - $45

    The Cy Twombly Foundation is seeking an experienced archivist to help us think through and shape the future of Cy Twombly’s studio materials and personal library, which are now housed in New York after being brought from his Lexington, Virginia studio. The collection includes objects, tools, ephemera, documents, and books—items that are rich with potential but not yet organized or catalogued to archival standards.

    This role is not just about preservation, but about possibility. We want to ensure these materials are cared for properly and available for the long term, while also allowing for future research, storytelling, and perhaps even public engagement. This is an exciting moment for the Foundation: we’re preparing a renovation of our New York building, and we’d like the archival strategy to inform how we design storage, study, and possible display spaces. We’re seeking a consultant who can start with an assessment phase, then develop recommendations and a phased implementation plan.

    What we’re looking for is someone who can:

    Assess the current state of the materials.

    Identify risks, conservation needs, and opportunities.

    Propose best practices for cataloguing, storage, and digitization.

    Help us think strategically about how these materials might serve scholars, curators, and future generations.

    Propose a clear, phased plan for how to move from assessment to implementation.

    We imagine starting with a short assessment phase—spending a few weeks getting to know the collection and then coming back to us with a set of recommendations and an implementation plan. We are open to creative approaches and want this work to be shaped by someone who understands the unique nature of artist archives and who can balance rigor with sensitivity to Twombly’s legacy.

    To Apply: Send CV and cover letter with compensation proposal to h.anrather@cytwombly.org


  • Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:15 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    RFP Archival Assessment - The Amsterdam News

    (August 14, 2025)

    RFP Archival Assessment - The Amsterdam News

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Emily Kahn (Executive Director)

    Position Type - Part-time, term

    Benefits - No

    Hourly wage range - $41 - $45

    The New York Preservation Archive Project (NYPAP), on behalf of The Amsterdam News Educational Foundation with AYON Studio and Jerome Haferd Studio, is seeking an experienced archivist or archival team to conduct a comprehensive assessment of historical materials housed in the New York Amsterdam News Headquarters. This Harlem-based collection includes newspapers, photographs, research materials, and artifacts reflecting over a century of Black history and journalism.

    Location: On-site work in Harlem, NY

    Budget: $40,000 ($40-$50/hour up to 1,000 hours)

    Duration: Approx. 12 months

    Deadline: September 15, 2025

    Ideal candidates will have archival experience related to African American heritage and a background in large-scale archival assessments. BIPOC professionals and those with lived or scholarly experience in Black culture and history are strongly encouraged to apply.

    More info: www.nypap.org | @nypap_org

    https://www.nypap.org/request-for-proposals-archival-assessment-new-york-amsterdam-news-headquarters-harlem-ny/

    Proposals should include:

    1. Cover letter (max 2 pages)

    2. Description of qualifications and relevant experience

    3. Project methodology and proposed timeline

    4. Budget estimate

    5. CV/resume(s) of project personnel

    6. Two references from similar projects

    7. (Optional) Work samples or portfolio

    To Apply please send above to ekahn@nypap.org


  • Thursday, July 31, 2025 8:41 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Library Manager (HEA) - Chief Archivist 

    (July 31, 2025)

    Position Title - Library Manager (HEA) - Chief Archivist

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.) - Library Manager

    Position Type - Full-time, permanent

    Benefits - Yes

    Salary Range - $106,000 - $115,000

    Job Title: Library Manager (HEA) - Chief Archivist

    Job ID: 30470

    Location: City College of New York

    Regular/Temporary: Regular

    POSITION DETAILS

    The Library Manager - Chief Archivist is vital to the day‐to‐day operations and long‐term advancement of the Dominican Archives at the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute. Accordingly, the role of Library Manager - Chief Archivist is on the Higher Education Associate (HEA) line. The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for all aspects of the Archives, including the records management, collection development, survey, accession, arrangement, description, preservation, exhibition, and access to the Institute’s archival holdings. These duties are to be managed and executed in accordance with current national archival standards and practices. The post holder is also tasked with refining and implementing policies and procedures in support of the collections, including the Dominican Archives’ disaster recovery plan, which should be reviewed annually.

    The Library Manager - Chief Archivist will be responsible for effective faculty and staff management, including onboarding, training and development, performance management, and promotion processes. The post holder will be responsible for providing in-service training to staff, interns and work‐study students assigned to the Archives. The candidate will make the archival content available to researchers, including the development of descriptive guides, the analysis of content, publication of finding aids, and the development of digital products. The selected candidate will also represent the CUNY DSI Archives at public programs and at professional conferences and seminars, to further share and promote CUNY DSI’s archival collections and educational programs by way of exhibition and publication opportunities.

    The candidate will identify additional funding opportunities and undertake grant proposal writing. The Library Manager - Chief Archivist will seek opportunities to create new collaborations with other entities to bring visibility to current holdings and to increase the likelihood of new donations of collections by coordinating the logistical planning of the acceptance of such donations. The post holder is responsible for maintaining an active, up‐to‐date Archives Advisory Committee, for preparing grant proposals for the benefit of the Archives, and periodic and annual reports. The Library Manager - Chief Archivist will oversee outreach programs, for both students and the general public, such as classes, workshops, lectures, tours and exhibits related to the CUNY DSI Archives.

    Campus-Specific Information and Duties:

    Under administrative direction, with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative per‐forms highly managerial and professional archival work of considerable difficulty and responsibility, administers the Institute’s archival program including the survey, accession, arrangement, cataloguing, preservation, exhibition, and use of archival materials. Oversees the construction and administers the operations and security of the archival facility. Coordinates educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes. Develops and implements policies, rules, procedures relating to the archival program.

    Advises the Director on matters related to the archival policies and practices.

    Prepares and implements grant proposals for the accession, processing, preservation and use of archives.

    Participates in activities of the Archives Advisory Committee.

    Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the operations of Archives.

    Oversees staff and faculty management, including onboarding, training and development, performance reviews, and promotion processes.

    Provides in‐service training to staff, interns and work study students assigned to the Archives.

    Provides expert advice on the equipment and automation needs.

    Represents the archives at public programs and at professional conferences and seminars.

    Oversees the construction, maintenance, security and operations of the archival facility.

    Other administrative duties as assigned or necessary.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor's Degree and six years' related experience required; MLS degree and/or Master's in a related field may be substituted for a portion of the experience requirement.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Extensive knowledge of archival theory, principles, and practices, including accessioning, arrangement, description, and preservation of materials.

    Strong leadership and managerial skills to oversee operations, supervise staff, and coordinate with faculty and institutional partners.

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills for policy development, grant writing, and public outreach.

    Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in high‐level administrative decision‐making.

    Experience with archival facility planning and management, including security, maintenance, and infrastructure oversight.

    Skilled in developing and leading educational and public programming, such as tours, lectures, and workshops.

    Proficiency with archival technologies and automation tools, and ability to assess equipment and digital needs.

    Strong project management and organizational abilities, including handling multiple priorities and meetings deadlines.

    Grant development and administration expertise, particularly related to archival preservation and access.

    Capacity to represent the archive professionally at public events, conferences, and within advisory committees.

    A Master's degree in archival administration, history, political science, library science, public administration, or a related field and five years of experience as a professional archivist or records manager, including two years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

    A Bachelor Degree in archival administration, history, political science, library science, public administration, or a related field and seven years of experience as a professional archivist or records manager, including two years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

    A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience as described above. However, all candidates must have at least a bachelor degree and the required managerial experience.

    CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

    Manages a Library unit or major service area.

    - Manages one or more services such as Circulation, Access/User Services, or Library Technology

    - Working closely with the Chief Librarian and faculty, recommends and implements long- and short-term plans for library services

    - Evaluates innovative technologies, databases, and methodologies, makes recommendations related to same and participates in their acquisition

    - Participates in acquiring materials in all formats and media

    - Assists in developing and monitoring Library policies and user service standards

    - Conducts outreach and training activities related to assigned area(s)

    - Supervises and/or trains staff, students, and others assigned to the library

    - May perform highly specialized work in one or more library disciplines, such as archives, technology and systems, etc.

    - May serve as Office Manager, managing financial operations and budgets, equipment, technology, security and building maintenance requirements

    - Performs related duties as assigned.

    CUNY TITLE

    Higher Education Associate

    FLSA

    Exempt

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    Salary Range: $106,439 - $114,353. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

    CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

    HOW TO APPLY

    If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYfirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.

    If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows

    Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment"

    Click "Search job listings "Click on "More options to search for CUNY jobs

    Search for Job Opening ID number: 30470

    Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

    PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME AS ONE DOCUMENT IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.

    CLOSING DATE

    September 16, 2025.

    JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

    CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

    https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/library-manager-hea-chief-archivist/D4A1F313499141E383601E5539A51BFF/job/


  • Thursday, July 31, 2025 8:40 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Archives Intern

    (July 31, 2025)

    Position Title - Archives Intern

    Supervisor Title (All student, intern, and volunteer position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.- Senior Manager of Research & Archives and Archivist

    Position Type - Paid Internship

    Does this position satisfy requirements for course credits? - No

    Hourly wage range - $18- $25

    How to Apply

    Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs.archives@islaa.org. Applications will be

    reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

    Position Summary

    The Institute for Studies on Latin American Art (ISLAA) seeks an Archives Intern for a six-

    month, full-time temporary position. This internship is designed for current MLIS students or

    recent graduates in archival studies who are based in New York and have a demonstrated interest in modern and contemporary Latin American art.

    Working under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Research & Archives and the Archivist, the intern will gain hands-on experience in archival processing and description, while supporting ISLAA’s mission to preserve and increase visibility and access to Latin American art archives.

    This opportunity is dedicated to providing an immersive experience to learn about the practice of preserving the life and practice of artists.

    Key Responsibilities

    ● Conduct collection surveys of large and small unprocessed archival collections and

    artist files

    ● Complete assigned tasks that will take place at our offsite facility in Long Island City

    and main location in Tribeca.

    ● Physically arrange (sorting and labeling containers) and describe archival collections

    at the folder level.

    ● Input descriptive data and container locations into ArchivesSpace

    ● Handle archival materials with care

    ● Reporting progress to supervisors on a weekly basis

    Qualifications and Requirements

    ● A master’s degree in Library Science, Archival Science, or amidst completing an

    MLIS degree from an accredited institution is required.

    ● Advanced Spanish or higher (reading and spoken). Portuguese is helpful but not

    required.

    ● Demonstrated interest in Latin American art

    ● Familiarity with archival collection management systems. Preferred experience with

    ArchivesSpace

    ● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary. Candidates

    must demonstrate the ability to pay close attention to detail and organize effectively.

    ● Ability to work collaboratively with members with fellow interns and Archives team

    ● Willingness to learn, take initiative and work independently.

    ● Must be able to lift and carry boxes up to approximately 40 lbs.

    https://metro.org/jobs/archives-intern/


  • Monday, July 28, 2025 8:07 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Digital Curator and Processor of the Afkhami Collection

    (July 28, 2025)

    Position Title - Digital Curator and Processor of the Afkhami Collection

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.) - Head of Archival Processing

    Position Type - Full-time, term

    Benefits -Yes

    Salary Range - $76,000 - $85,000

    As the Minister for Women Affairs in Iran’s pre-revolutionary government, Mahnaz Afkhami led some of the most progressive reforms for women’s advancement anywhere in the world. Later in exile after the Islamic Revolution, she founded the Women’s Learning Partnership, among other leading organizations, working with changemakers in the Global South to raise the status of women. The Afkhami Collection contains more than 150 cubic feet of manuscript materials and 6,250 published works on Iran’s past and present. The majority of these materials are in Farsi or a mix of Farsi and English.

    The Digital Curator and Processor of the Afkhami Collection is a full-time one-year term position (with the possibility of renewal). The Digital Curator and Processor is responsible for the arrangement and description of the manuscript holdings of Mahnaz Afkhami and her late husband, Dr. Golam Reza Afkhami, as well as the archives of the Foundation for Iranian Studies. This position will also work closely with the donor to select and describe analog content for digitization. The digital curator will describe digitized and born-digital content that will be posted on a future website or an online exhibition. The Afkhami Collection is located within the Booth Family Center for Special Collections at the Georgetown University Library. Reporting to the Head of Archival Processing, the Digital Curator and Processor will:

    Initiate the arranging and describing of the manuscript holdings.

    Assist in producing a DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard)-compliant finding aid, making it publicly available online via ArchivesSpace.

    Assist in identifying materials to be digitized and curating born-digital content that will be posted on the Library’s digital platforms–including DigitalGeorgetown, the Library website, an online exhibition, and on other platforms for potential use in digital humanities projects.

    To apply: Please go to https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Digital-Curator-and-Processor-of-the-Afkhami-Collection_JR22769


  • Wednesday, July 16, 2025 9:58 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Temporary Archivist

    (July, 16, 2025)

    Position Title - Temporary Archivist

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Senior Archivist

    Position Type - Part-time, term

    Benefits - No

    Hourly wage range - $36 - $40

    Tusk Strategies is a 35-person team of some of the most talented and tenacious political, communications, and policy strategists in the country. For over a decade, we have worked with leading startups, established companies, and organizations willing to think creatively and challenge the status quo. In the archives space, Tusk Strategies assists clients with contract archiving projects. This position is being reposted as the client’s needs have changed.

    The Role.

    Tusk Strategies is looking for a temporary Archivist to oversee an ongoing corporate archiving project for an India-based client. The Archivist will assist the client with research, interviews, reports, recommendations, and any other project-related tasks that might arise. You will be responsible for the following:

    Researching the history of the company and building out their timeline of key moments, milestones, and products.

    Editing and/or writing reports.

    Conducting stakeholder interviews.

    Providing the client with recommendations based on industry best practices and the client’s needs.

    Directing and liaising with the on-the-ground archiving team.

    Assisting with any other client needs that may arise including, but not limited to developing: workflows, processing plans, digital library system selection requirements and use cases, metadata schema, cataloging guidelines, and narrative or curatorial projects.

    Must comply with weekly reporting requirements to Tusk Strategies and designated manager.

    What we look for from you.

    MLIS

    Experience with metadata schema, cataloging, and controlled vocabularies

    Experience working with a CMS, DAM, or digital preservation system

    Knowledge of and experience with digital archiving and/or digital preservation

    Strong research, writing, and communication skills

    Attention to detail

    Previous experience working on client projects is a plus

    Knowledge of Indian languages and/or culture is a plus

    Must be able to dedicate at least 6 months to the position, and be flexible to work remote or hybrid as needed.

    This temporary position is classified as part-time. You must be available to dedicate 15-20 hours per week, Monday-Friday to Tusk Strategies. Work hours are flexible between the hours of 9am and 6pm ET.

    This position pays $37.50 per hour.

    Please send your resume and cover letter to evanie@tuskholdings.com above to apply.

    Tusk Strategies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

    If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process, please direct your inquiries to Evanie Peters, HR Generalist, at evanie@tuskholdings.com. Please include the job title you are applying to in the subject line. Only requests related to accommodations will receive a response.

    To Apply: Please submit your resume to evanie@tuskholdings.com


  • Tuesday, July 01, 2025 6:38 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Project Archivist 

    (July, 1, 2025)

    Position Title - Project Archivist - 97 Orchard Street Construction Archives

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Collections Manager

    Position Type - Part-time, term

    Benefits - No

    Hourly wage range - $25 - $30

    The Tenement Museum seeks a contract project archivist to survey the records related to a recently completed construction project at 97 Orchard Street. This construction project—which aimed to maintain the building’s structural integrity and historic fabric while increasing visitor access—broke ground in August 2022. The project’s affiliated records include research from the early 2000s that informed the development of the Museum’s 2015 “Preservation Action Plan”, as well as construction documentation including professional correspondence, invoices and receipts, construction drawings, conditions assessments and conservation reports, photographs, fundraising records, meeting minutes, contracts, regulatory agency approvals, and more.

    The expected outcome of this project will be a completed survey of the construction archives in preparation for future item-level processing, and integration into the Museum’s Permanent Collection Archives. The Tenement Museum’s project goals are to: (1) gain intellectual control over the 97 Orchard Street preservation project collection, (2) make the collection accessible to Tenement Museum staff and visiting researchers, and (3) improve the long-term preservation of the collection’s content. The project will be supervised by the Tenement Museum’s Collections Manager, under the direction of the Senior Director of Curatorial Affairs.

    Qualifications:

    • Hold an ALA-accredited MLS or MA degree focused on archives and records management
    • Knowledge of archival theory and practice with 1-3 years of processing, arrangement, and description experience
    • Knowledge of best practices in handling and preservation of archival material.
    • Experience working with institutional archives and collections preferred
    • Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
    • Ability to lift and move 40lb boxes on and off shelves.

    To Apply, please send single page resume and brief cover letter to ldubin@tenement.org


  • Friday, June 20, 2025 10:04 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Archives Assistant 

    (June 20, 2025)

    Position Title - Archives Assistant

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists. - Senior Archivist

    Position Type - Part-time, term

    Benefits - No

    Hourly wage range - $36 - $40

    Tusk Strategies is a 35-person team of some of the most talented and tenacious political, communications, and policy strategists in the country. For over a decade, we have worked with leading startups, established companies, and organizations willing to think creatively and challenge the status quo. Under the company’s Senior Archivist, Tusk Strategies assists clients with contract archiving projects.

    The Role.

    Tusk Strategies is looking for a temporary Archives Assistant to assist the Senior Archivist with an ongoing corporate archiving project for an India-based client. This role will assist the client with research, interviews, reports, recommendations, and any other project-related tasks that might arise. You will be responsible for the following:

    Researching the history of the company and building out their timeline of key moments, milestones, and products.

    Editing and/or writing reports.

    Conducting stakeholder interviews.

    Providing the client with recommendations based on industry best practices and the client’s needs.

    Directing and liaising with the on-the-ground archiving team.

    Assisting with any other client needs that may arise including, but not limited to developing: workflows, processing plans, digital library system selection requirements and use cases, metadata schema, cataloging guidelines, and narrative or curatorial projects.

    Must comply with weekly reporting requirements to Tusk Strategies and designated manager.

    What we look for from you.

    Experience with metadata schema, cataloging, and controlled vocabularies

    Experience working with a CMS, DAM, or digital preservation system

    Strong research, writing, and communication skills

    Attention to detail

    Previous experience working on client projects is a plus

    Knowledge of Indian languages and/or culture is a plus

    Must be able to dedicate at least 6 months to the position, and be flexible to work remote or hybrid as needed.

    This temporary position is classified as part-time. You must be available to dedicate 15-20 hours per week, Monday-Friday to Tusk Strategies. Work hours are flexible between the hours of 9am and 6pm ET.

    This position pays $37.50 per hour.

    Tusk Strategies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

    If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process, please direct your inquiries to Evanie Peters, HR Generalist, at evanie@tuskholdings.com. Please include the job title you are applying to in the subject line. Only requests related to accommodations will receive a response.


  • Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:07 PM | Laura DeMuro (Administrator)

    Archivist 

    (June, 12, 2025)

    Position Title - Archivist

    Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Archivist

    Position Type - Full-time, Permanent

    Benefits - Yes

    Salary Range - $66,000 - $75,000

    The Archivist will handle the preservation and management of historical records, including physical and digital materials for the Diocese of Brooklyn. The Archivist will be responsible for organizing, describing, and making archival collections accessible, often focusing on research, genealogy, and institutional history. This role often involves collaborating with various Diocesan offices, parishes, schools and the public.

    The Archivist will handle the preservation and management of historical records, including physical and digital materials for the Diocese of Brooklyn. The Archivist will be responsible for organizing, describing, and making archival collections accessible, often focusing on research, genealogy, and institutional history. This role often involves collaborating with various Diocesan offices, parishes, schools and the public.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Assessing the historical significance of materials, implement preservation measures and organize collections for efficient retrieval.
    • Appraise, preserve, arrange, and describe physical and born-digital archival collections, create finding aids for these collections in line with professional standards and best practices, rehousing and applying basic preservation measures as appropriate, creating data base records, etc.
    • Arrange and organize spaces and items to properly maintain the print, photographic, media holdings and to allow for efficient retrieval.
    • Evaluate the print, photographic and media holdings of the archives for their value and relation to the history and mission of the Diocese.
    • Implement and establish where necessary, policies and procedures for the professional operation of the archives, along with all necessary forms.
    • Ensure the proper preservation of artifacts and written records.
    • Ensure the records of permanent historical value are transferred to archives regularly.
    • Train and supervise archival staff and volunteers.
    • Collaborate with other diocesan departments and external organizations.
    • Conduct research and assist researchers with access to archival materials.
    • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of archival best practices and technologies.
    • Serve as resource person for requests for research and other information from internal and external sources.
    • Develop and responsibly manage the archive budget.
    • Maximize the archive space for areas to carry out the various functions and needs of the Diocese Archives.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    • Master’s degree in Archival studies, History, Library Science or a related field.
    • Certified Archivist or SAA A&D or DAS certificate preferred.
    • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in archival management.
    • Minimum of two (2) years’ supervisory experience.

    REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    • Proficiency in current trends and practices in digital management and preservation techniques for archival materials.
    • Knowledge of records retention guidelines and best practices.
    • Experience with industry standard tools, descriptive schemas and style sheets (i.e., EAD, DACS).
    • Previous supervisory experience (regular staff, student workers, interns, and volunteers.)
    • Familiarity with and openness to utilizing social media to introduce collections to a broader audience.
    • Experience with database management software, including Microsoft 365, and archival programs (ArchivesSpace, Archivists' Toolkit, Preservica, etc.)
    • Ability and willingness to lift boxes and other materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
    • Ability to stand on stools/ladders.
    • Exceptional research, written, and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong organizational and time management abilities.
    • Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle required.
    • Ability to travel within the geographic boundaries of the Diocese of Brooklyn, primarily Brooklyn and Queens.
    • Knowledge of Privacy and Confidentiality laws, regulations and best practices
    • Ability to treat confidential information with appropriate discretion.
    • A practicing Roman Catholic in good standing and in-depth knowledge of the doctrines, teachings, and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, preferred.

    https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=86082&clientkey=793E90CC50108D35FB44A1FB727A040A



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