F/T - Archives Ass't - Amer. Jewish Hist. Society

Date: June 2009
Department: Library & Archives
Title: NEH AJCongress ARCHIVES ASSISTANT
Schedule: F/T
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Supervisor's Title: Project Archivist
Salary: $32,000/year, with benefits

SUMMARY: Performs arrangement, rehousing and basic preservation of the
American Jewish Congress Records. This is a temporary (two-year) position
funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (approx. 80%):
-Arrange records according to series and subseries lists developed by the
Project Archivist. (required)
-Establish order of and within folders as directed. (required)
-Create folder-level contents lists for inclusion in the finding aid.
(required)
-Prepare records for archival storage by performing preservation procedures
as appropriate, such as refoldering and reboxing of the materials into
acid-free folders and boxes, and selective fastener removal and preservation
photocopying. (required)
-Identify and separate oversize items, photographs, audio, film and video
materials within the collections to ensure preservation and proper archival
storage. (required)
-Perform other duties as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (approx. 20%):

-Coordinate and oversee the work of volunteers and other AJHS employees
assisting with the processing of the American Jewish Congress Records.
(required)

-Monitor the reformatting of audio and video materials by vendors where
needed: create databases of incoming/outgoing materials, prepare and
check-in shipments.

-Assist with selecting visual materials from the AJCongress collection for
AJHS publications, exhibits and special events. (required)

-Create electronic finding aid using Encoded Archival Description (EAD).
(desired)


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Training: MLS from an accredited school preferred or work
towards a degree acceptable. Experience in processing archival collections
preferred.

Work Experience: Two years experience in archival processing and/or records
management.

Skills and Abilities:
- Familiarity with archival theory and techniques.

- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel required; Adobe Photoshop and
sound editing software desirable.

- Ability to type 70 WPM with accuracy.

- Reliability and accuracy in maintaining records.

- Excellent communication skills and good rapport with colleagues.

- Ability to complete tasks in a reasonable amount of time and able
to multitask.

- Capable of learning new skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands: Ability to lift 40 pounds.

Special Environmental Factors: Periodic exposure to dusty and moldy
materials.

Please send resumes to: jobs@ajhs.org
Subject: NEH AJCONGRESS
or:
NEH AJ CONGRESS POSITION
American Jewish Historical Society
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011


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