F/T - Archivist - Winthrop Group

Archivist
New York City

The Winthrop Group has an immediate opening for a qualified and
experienced archivist. This is a full-time position based in New York
City.

Position Description

The Archivist will be responsible for a variety of tasks as a contributing
member of the Winthrop Group team. Tasks may include conducting surveys,
content appraisal, processing collections, producing needs-based
assessments, writing reports, data entry, creating finding aids or other
duties as required. The position will require knowledge of archival
theory, standards, and practice; demonstrated processing experience; and
familiarity with a variety of archival formats and electronic records and
the archival standards thereof. Due to heavy client interaction,
excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must.

In addition, the position will require

• MLS/MLIS from ALA accredited school
• two years experience and/or education in archives and records management
systems, information sciences
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• strong organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple tasks
with accuracy
• attention to detail
• strong work ethic
• a proven capacity for working both independently and as a team member
• flexibility and comfort in a variety of circumstances
• ability to move document and cubic foot boxes containing records without
assistance and occasionally to move up to 40 pounds unassisted
• familiarity and willingness to learn current descriptive standards, i.e.
EAD, DACS.

Entrepreneurial spirit and sense of humor welcome!

Compensation

Salary will be competitive and based on experience and level of
qualification. This is a full time position with a benefits package.

Contact Information

Please send a resume; a list of no fewer than three references including
names, titles, postal and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers to:
Benjamin Z. Brown
The Winthrop Group, Inc.
37 West 39th Street
Suite 501
New York, NY 10018.

Resumes and reference information will also be accepted by e-mail at
bbrown@winthropgroup.com.

Deadline for submissions is the 6th of November 2009.

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