P/T - Archivist, Am Museum of Nat'l History (NY)

 

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

An Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTICE OF JOB OPENING

 

Job Title: Archivist (Part-time, Department of Vertebrate Paleontology)

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Archivist will participate in the day-to-day care of the Vertebrate Paleontology Archive, and in an IMLS-funded project to catalog the Vertebrate Paleontology Archive in order to broaden access to the collection. Duties include assessing and analyzing unprocessed materials, creating and updating catalog records, creating finding aids, selecting and documenting materials for future conservation, performing basic preservation work, responding to researchers’ inquires for information from the Archive,

assisting visitors to the Archive collection, and other duties as assigned.

 

The position is part-time, with a schedule of 20 hours per week, onsite at the AMNH, requiring active involvement with the archive material. Salary range is $28-$33/hour.

 

Required Qualifications:

Applicants should be enrolled in, or a graduate of, an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent, with formal training in archival theory and practice, and have at least two years professional archival processing experience, preferably in a museum or academic setting.

Demonstrated success in arranging, describing, and processing archival collections, writing finding aids while leveraging legacy arrangement and description.

Experience working with physical archives, especially delicate physical collections, experience with flat files, maps, and/or art.

Familiarity with basic preservation of archival materials, including proper handling, housing, and storage.

Proficiency working in archival content management systems, such as ArchivesSpace with knowledge of archival description standards, including DACS, EAD, EAC.

Proficiency in the use of PC and Mac based software.

Ability to work well both independently and in a collaborative environment.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills including accuracy and a strong attention to detail.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Comfort taking the initiative in new settings and knowing when to ask adept questions.

Experience managing support staff, interns, or volunteers in archive setting.

Experience with or interest in digitization projects.

Awareness of current developments, trends and emerging technologies in the field of archives and records management.

Experience working in museum collections and/or scientific archives is a plus.

 

Interested parties should apply online:

https://careers.amnh.org/postings/3595

 

Applications must be received no later than April 21, 2023

 

Applications cannot be accepted via email or snail mail

 

**Please Note: Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to respond to email inquires regarding the status of an application; applicants will only be notified if they have been selected for an interview**

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.

 

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law. If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please call the Office of Human Resources.

• Experience working in museum collections and/or scientific archives is a plus.

  Interested parties should apply online:

  https://careers.amnh.org/postings/3595

  Applications must be received no later than April 21, 2023

  Applications cannot be accepted via email or snail mail

  **Please Note: Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to respond to

  email inquires regarding the status of an application; applicants will only be notified

  if they have been selected for an interview**<

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  The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and

  cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global

  mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the

  natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research,

  education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific

  collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the

  world's cultures.<

  The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

  Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission

  or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color,

  religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation,

  gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or

  citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a

  veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other basis prohibited by

  applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment

  based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and

  sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided

  by law. If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please call the

  Office of Human Resources.<