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Project Processing Archivist

Job Title: Project Processing Archivist
Department: The Richard and Ronay Menschel Library
Status: 12-16 Month Assignment, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $20.66 per hour (grant funded)
 

Duties:

  • Conduct extensive research about actors, photographers, and others who have contributed to the history of photography and film.

  • Write compelling biographies about the individuals who are the focus of this oral history project.

  • Enter biographical and recording information into ArchivesSpace.

  • Upload digitized files to SoundCloud and Vimeo.

  • Collaborate with project team members to locate low or no-cost photos of actors, photographers and others to illustrate biographical information.

  • Collaborate with project team members to create public presentations for museum lecture programs.

  • Assist with writing museum blogs to share information about the project with the public and museum constituents.

Education Requirements:

Undergraduate degree required. ALA accredited Masters degree in Library Science (MLS) or Library Information Science (MLIS), with a certificate in Archival Studies preferred.

Experience Requirements:

  • Demonstrated research and writing experience
  • Experience arranging and describing archival materials preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience working with, ArchivesSpace preferred

Skills and Competencies Requirements:

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Meticulousness, accuracy, and attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Flexibility

Technology/Equipment/Tools:

  • Desktop/laptop computer (PC)
  • ArchivesSpace word processing software
  • MS Office (Word)
  • SoundCloud
  • Vimeo

Physical Activity/Work Environment::

The duties of this position may require standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying (40 lbs.), pushing/pulling (40 lbs.), handling, hearing, smelling and seeing.  Work takes place in an office environment with moderate to light noise.

 

To be considered for this position, applications must include a cover letter and resume.  Please send your documents to [email protected]. 

 

The Eastman Museum is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. The Eastman Museum will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.