Inventory Archivist, New York, NY; PT Contractor, 3-month engagement (Feb-April 2020)
Digital Archivy has an immediate opening for a part-time Inventory
Archivist. The Inventory Archivist will
review, accession and catalog a large backlog of legal records, case files and
other records of a non-profit corporation. As part of a team, the Inventory Archivist will
create an inventory and assist in preparation of deliverables for digital ingest and offsite
storage.
Primary
Tasks and Responsibilities
· Surveying records and
creating a box-level inventory
· Capturing metadata
consistent with schema
· Flagging materials
that may contain sensitive or confidential information
· Reviewing and applying
records retention schedules
· Conducting rigorous
quality control reviews
· Assisting with
preparation of a Final Report and Inventory
Qualifications
· MLS/MLIS with coursework
in Archives
· Minimum of two to
three years work in archival setting
· Experience in
surveying and cataloging collections and using DAM systems
· Excellent written and
verbal communications skills
Preferred
Qualifications
· Experience working in
corporate or non-profit archives
· Detail-oriented,
efficient, and proficient in finding effective solutions
· Familiarity with
metadata standards and DAM systems
Compensation
Competitive
rate starting at $25 per hour based on experience and qualifications. Work will
last for
about 10 weeks, 2-3 days per week, beginning in February, with possibility of extension through 2020.
about 10 weeks, 2-3 days per week, beginning in February, with possibility of extension through 2020.
Contact
Information
Please send
a resume and cover letter; a list of no fewer than three references including
names,
titles, postal and email addresses, and telephone numbers; and a brief writing sample to
David Kay, at dkay@DigitalArchivy.com
titles, postal and email addresses, and telephone numbers; and a brief writing sample to
David Kay, at dkay@DigitalArchivy.com
