The Diocese of Brooklyn is seeking an Assistant Archivist.
Assistant Archivist
Job Location
Brooklyn, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Undisclosed
Job Shift
Day, Monday-Friday
Description
Principal Responsibilities
- Assist the Archivist with designing record management programs, which includes inventorying, identifying and recording Church documents.
- Research retention requirements for Church related documents and regular business documents and develop retention schedules that are both practical and easy to implement.
- Create a documents database.
- Design, organize and operate training sessions and seminars for Diocesan Personnel in regard to record retention and archive material.
- Assist the Archivist in all phases of appraisal, accessioning, arrangement and description of collections, the creation of databases and other electronic finding aids, reference, minor conservation, development of policies and procedures, exhibit design and implementation, etc.
- Disseminate document retention information to entities throughout the Diocese for utilization.
- Perform all those functions that the Archivist may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or in a related field, with a concentration in archives required
• 1-3 years of archival experience required
• Certified Archivist or SAA A&D or DAS certificate preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Able to lift files and boxes weighing up to 40lbs.
• Ability to lift and walk up stairs
• Ability to stand on stools/ladders
• Ability to work in multiple Diocese locations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to analyze project requirements and prepare work estimates
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and MS Word
• Working knowledge of the Tenets of the Roman Catholic Church
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