Early Administrative Archives Project Archivist

Overview

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Gottesman Research Library seeks a full-time Project Archivist to process the Museum s early administrative correspondence for one year.

The Project Archivist will lead the reappraisal, description and arrangement efforts of these records in close collaboration with Archives and other Museum staff. The Project Archivist will apply established protocols to identify and sequester restricted materials, reintegrate associated/separated collections across departments/collections and create new finding aid data leveraging legacy description. The Project Archivist will also participate in outreach related to the ongoing efforts of the project.

The expected salary range for the Early Administrative Archives Project Archivist is $65,000/annual - $70,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities.

The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

Lead the reappraisal, description and arrangement of the Museum s early administrative correspondence. Collaborate with Archives and other Museum staff. Apply established protocols to identify and sequester restricted materials. Reintegration of related collections across departments/collections. Create new finding aid data leveraging legacy description. Participate in outreach related to the project s ongoing efforts.

• ALA-accredited master s degree in library and information science or equivalent, with formal training in archival theory and practice.
• Three years of professional archival processing experience.
• Proficiency in archival content management systems (e.g., Archives Space), with knowledge of archival description standards (DACS, EAD, EAC).
• Experience arranging, describing and processing large archival collections, and writing complex finding aids leveraging legacy arrangement and description.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and implement complex projects; including developing project plans, setting goals, timelines and reporting on milestones and outcomes.

• Professional archival experience in a museum or academic setting or with institutional archives.
• Familiarity with basic preservation of archival materials, including handling, housing and storage.
• Experience managing staff, interns or volunteers in an archive setting.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with rights management and appraising restricted materials.
• Experience with or interest in digitization projects.
• Certified Archivist certification.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods (sitting or standing).
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
• Positioning/change of positioning: frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
• Balancing: maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently; may include lifting objects from lower to higher positions or moving objects horizontally.

Department: Library Services - 025

Position Title: Early Administrative Archives Project Archivist

Category: Full-Time/Term

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period: 70

Union Status: Non-Union

FLSA: Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum: $65,000/annual

Expected Salary Maximum: $70,000/annual

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