Archives Technician (full-time, 4 months)
The Winthrop Group has an immediate full-time opening for an Archives Technician who will assist experienced Winthrop archivists on client projects. The work requires a detail-oriented person with a commitment to accuracy and an ability to work efficiently and to collaborate easily with others. The anticipated start date for the position is in early May 2016.
The Winthrop Group has an immediate full-time opening for an Archives Technician who will assist experienced Winthrop archivists on client projects. The work requires a detail-oriented person with a commitment to accuracy and an ability to work efficiently and to collaborate easily with others. The anticipated start date for the position is in early May 2016.
Description: Tasks and Responsibilities
- inventorying and arranging documentation
- labeling archival folders
- accurate and detailed data entry
- undertaking quality control reviews
- preparing processed records for shipment to an out-of-state repository
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in or be a recent graduate of a MLS/MLIS or MA in History program, with a concentration in archives
- Familiarity with archival principles and methods
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in archival processing (working under the guidance of an experienced archivist)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Database experience and proficiency
Compensation
Compensation based upon experience and qualifications.
Contact Information
Please submit a cover letter that provides information on your interest in and aspirations with regard to the archives profession, a resumé, a brief writing sample (preferably from a finding aid), and three references (including the name, title, postal and email addresses, and telephone number for each) to: Eunice Liu, Lead Archivist, at eliu@winthropgroup.com.
Compensation based upon experience and qualifications.
Contact Information
Please submit a cover letter that provides information on your interest in and aspirations with regard to the archives profession, a resumé, a brief writing sample (preferably from a finding aid), and three references (including the name, title, postal and email addresses, and telephone number for each) to: Eunice Liu, Lead Archivist, at eliu@winthropgroup.com.
Review of resumes will begin upon their being received.
