F/T - Asst Archivist (2 positions), Rockefeller Archive Ctr (NY)

Assistant Archivist (2 positions)

The Rockefeller Archive Center seeks two creative, forward‐thinking, and self‐motivated individuals to join
the processing team as Assistant Archivists (2 positions). These full‐time grant‐funded positions are
supported by the Ford Foundation for a minimum period of three years.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Head of Processing, the Assistant Archivist will arrange, describe, and
provide access to textual and born‐digital records of the Ford Foundation. The Assistant Archivist will also
assist in the creation of collection description, including the development of EAD and DACS‐compliant
finding aids.

The Archive Center is committed to the use of effective digital technologies to enhance the availability of
its collections to researchers throughout the world. The Archive Center seeks candidates who will be
equally committed to this goal and who have a familiarity in the use of digital technologies in an archival
setting. Minimally, prospective candidates should possess the ability and willingness to learn new
technologies within the archival profession.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Head of Processing, the Assistant Archivist will be
responsible for determining the organization of and creating intellectual access to incoming Ford
materials. The Assistant Archivist may also be asked to assist in providing reference service, including
responding to research requests and monitoring reading rooms. Prospective candidates should have a
demonstrated ability to work in a team‐oriented approach with fellow staff members towards the Archive
Center’s goals. Prospective candidates should also have a demonstrated ability to work independently
and complete projects in a timely manner, while maintaining a strong attention to detail. Excellent
written, verbal, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.

Prospective candidates should hold an ALA‐accredited Masters Degree in library, information, and/or
archival science or an equivalent advanced degree. Prospective candidates should also have at least one
year of professional experience in a library or archival setting. Prospective candidates should have a
working knowledge of DACS and EAD descriptive standards. Familiarity with content management
systems such as ArchiveSpace is preferred.

The Rockefeller Archive Center, an operating foundation with its own substantial endowment, is an
independent archive and research center dedicated to the study of philanthropy and the diverse domains
it shapes. It was established in 1974 to assemble, preserve, and make accessible the records of the
Rockefeller family and the foundations and nonprofits established by the family, including the Rockefeller
Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and the Rockefeller University. Today, the Center's growing
holdings include materials from numerous foundations, including the Ford Foundation and the
Commonwealth Fund, as well as from many nonprofit organizations. It is also a major repository for the
personal papers of leaders of the philanthropic community, Nobel Prize laureates, and world‐renowned
investigators in science and medicine.

Located 20 miles north of New York City in Westchester County on a former Rockefeller estate, the Archive
Center is easily accessible from major highways and by train on the Metro‐North Hudson Line. The
Rockefeller Archive Center is an equal opportunity employer. The Center is committed to the support and
encouragement of a multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can make positive contributions
in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity.

To apply, please send a letter explaining your interest in the position and qualifications along with a
resume via email or mail to:

Rockefeller Archive Center
15 Dayton Ave
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591careers@rockarch.org