Processing Archivist (Full-time) in Westchester County and Dutchess County (NY)
The Winthrop Group’s Information & Archival Services Division has an immediate opening for a full-time Processing Archivist to assist in inventorying, cataloging and providing access to the records and valuable resources of one of the world’s largest, most innovative and influential technology and consulting corporations. This is an excellent opportunity!
Major tasks and responsibilities:
- Process organizational and institutional records and born-digital collections
- Develop and implement plan for creating inventory of unprocessed AV collection
- Train and supervise a temporary Inventory Archivist
- Conduct quality control reviews of metadata
- Undertake content appraisal of records identified by the Corporate Archivist
Minimum qualifications:
- MLS/MLIS or MA in History with a concentration in archives
- Minimum of two to three years work in an archival setting
- Experience with archival processing and content appraisal
- Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interact well and cooperate with colleagues
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with working in corporate archives
- Familiarity with different media formats and types of metadata
- Experience with supervising qualified professionals
- Proficiency in using collection management systems
- Skilled and accurate typist
Compensation:
Competitive rate based on experience and qualifications. Winthrop will assist with relocation costs to Westchester County! Possibility of contract extension.
Contact Information:
Please send a resume; a list of no fewer than three references including names, titles, postal and email addresses, and telephone numbers; and a brief, sample finding aid to David Kay, at dkay@winthropgroup.com.
