Job Title: Project Archivist (Department of Vertebrate Paleontology)
Responsibilities and Duties:
The Project Archivist will participate in an IMLS-funded project to catalog the Vertebrate Paleontology Archive in order to broaden access to the collection. They will work with AMNH collections and Research Library staff and will assist in the supervision of a team of two student interns. The Project Archivist will be responsible for initiating the verification and updating of existing catalog records, supervising intern work on that task, reviewing and preparing six collections selected for finding aids and creating those aids, and overseeing the student interns in the creation of catalog records for unprocessed material. They will also assist in flagging material in the Archive for future re-housing and conservation efforts. The Project Archivist term runs for 12 months with a possibility of extension. The position is full-time, five days a week. Work on this position can only be performed onsite at the AMNH. Position start date: May 1st, 2021.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants should have an ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent, with formal training in archival theory and practice, and at least two years professional archival processing experience, preferably in a museum or academic setting. Experience with scientific archives is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate, and implement complex projects; including experience developing successful project and processing plans, setting goals, establishing timelines, and reporting on milestones and outcomes. Demonstrated success in arranging, describing, and processing archival collections, writing finding aids while leveraging legacy arrangement and description.
Proficiency working in archival content management systems, such as Archivists’ Toolkit or ArchivesSpace with knowledge of archival description standards, including DACS, EAD, EAC.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with basic preservation of archival materials, including proper handling, housing, and storage.
Awareness of current developments, trends and emerging technologies in the field of archives and records management.
Comfort taking the initiative in new settings and knowing when to ask adept questions.
Ability to work well both independently and in a collaborative environment.
Experience managing support staff, interns, or volunteers in archive setting.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills including accuracy and a strong attention to detail.
Experience with or interest in digitization projects.
Interested parties should apply online:
https://careers.amnh.org/postings/2411
Applications must be received no later than February 28, 2021
Applications cannot be accepted via email or snail mail
**Please Note: Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to respond to email inquires regarding the status of an application; applicants will only be notified if they have been selected for an interview**
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