Archivist

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone.

Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill one Archivist vacancy at the African American Museum and Library of Oakland, a division of the Oakland Public Library (AAMLO). The ideal candidate will possess archival experience pertaining to African American history and culture to curate best‑in‑class collections and to generate exhibitions and presentations that expose and share the wonders of these collections with the public.

The Oakland Public Library seeks to hire a candidate who values all aspects of dynamic learning using technology, public forums, sensory experiences, scholarly research, and other tools to support and stimulate the curiosity of patrons who seek to discover the rich cultural and historical experiences of African Americans in Oakland and Northern California. The ideal candidate operates with a high level of enthusiasm and integrity, demonstrates cultural competence, and has a track record of responsiveness to diverse communities, staff, and stakeholders.

• Organized: You will possess exceptional organizational and management skills to successfully procure, archive, and preserve historical collections, adhering to federal, state, and local statutes relating to collections management.
• A Strong Relationship Builder with Excellent Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  You will engage with diverse clients, both orally and in writing, in the procurement of collections and represent the museum as an expert in the area of collection management and access.
• Proficient in Preservation Techniques: You will utilize technical knowledge in the preservation of documents and records, including handling techniques, technology migration, appropriate laboratory treatments, and/or recommending referral to technical experts.
• Creative: You will design and maintain organizational systems to correctly preserve, track, and easily retrieve archived materials. You will create exhibitions and presentations to showcase collections to the public.
• Analytical: You will analyze the physical condition of collections, including documents, film, and electronic materials, and make retention recommendations by appraising characteristics such as their legal, fiscal, administrative, informational, and/or intrinsic value.

• Collecting, analyzing, organizing, and preserving archival resources about African American history and culture in Oakland and Northern California.
• Analyzing the current condition of donor materials including film, documents, maps, etc., to determine the appropriate preservation standards.
• Designing and maintaining systems to preserve, track, and easily retrieve archived collections.
• Communicating effectively with internal and external partners.
• Creating archival presentations that highlight the cultural experiences of African Americans in Oakland and Northern California.
• Collaborating with a variety of stakeholders including donors, staff, community members, and outside organizations to curate the best‑in‑class collections.

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