Archivist

Genuinely curious about Vermont's historical records and those who preserve and provide access to them? Have a passion for sharing your knowledge of archival principles, standards, and best practices? The Vermont Historical Records Program (VHRP) of the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration seeks a collaborative, versatile, and service-oriented information professional and self-starter to join our team as a roving archivist.

Ideal candidates at this level have experience working with archival records in a range of formats and demonstrated ability to teach archival principles, standards, and best practices to others. They also have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and are excellent listeners who are curious, interested, and excited to understand and learn more, especially when asked new and challenging questions.

Under close mentorship and supervision of the Director of the VHRP, you will provide technical assistance to historical records repositories throughout the state, including historical societies, town clerks, public libraries with local history collections, and community archives. This assistance typically involves a site visit, written report, and ongoing support for repository staff and volunteers. The focus is caring for and enhancing access to records, but this can encompass sharing your knowledge of historic preservation, digitization, and digital preservation.

As a member of a two‑person program, the roving archivist also works closely with the Director to present workshops and training sessions, promote the VHRP, develop and implement new projects, and support existing statewide collaborations. Duties include regular travel within Vermont.

This position, Archivist I (Job Requisition #47676), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note:

This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

Level I:
Job Requisition #47676

Level II:
Job Requisition #47644

For more information about this position, please contact rachel.onuf. Resumes will not be accepted via e‑mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Work is performed in a standard office setting, but some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. May be required to lift boxes 20 to 30 pounds.

Master's degree or higher in archives, library or information science or in the broader information management field

OR

Professional designation of Certified Archivist (CA) by the Academy of Certified Archivists.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive‑based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.

The State’s employment decisions are merit‑based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

Are you interested in assisting ACA exam candidates while earning recertification credits? We are seeking volunteers to proctor the online exam June 11-13, 2026.
Sign up here. The 3‑hour exam will be offered multiple times throughout the three days, and you can choose the time slots that fit your availability. Each proctoring session lasts for 5 hours and is entirely online. It’s a great chance to meet your fellow CAs and to help future CAs!

To ensure that everyone can earn points toward recertification, please do not sign up for more than two time slots. Proctor training will be provided several times in early June. If you have any questions, please reach out to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).