Editor's Note: Jacob's Pillow is seeking several Project Catalogers. Though the full posting lists Becket, MA as the location that is just because it is the location of the organization. The Project Catalogers can be fully remote and can absolutely be located in New York.
TITLE: Project Cataloger
STATUS: Part-Time
DURATION: January 2025–December 2025
LOCATION: Remote or Hybrid
DEPARTMENT: Archives
REPORTS TO: Digital Archivist
WORKS WITH: Archives Department, Cataloging Project Manager
COMPENSATION: $21.00–$24.00 per hour
HOURS: 15–25 hours per week, flexible schedule
POSITION OVERVIEW
Jacob’s Pillow seeks several Project Catalogers to
work with the Digital Archivist on a grant-funded project to improve
Jacob’s Pillow’s digital infrastructure. Catalogers are responsible for
consistently entering accurate metadata into a CollectiveAccess
database.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Cataloging digital objects, primarily audiovisual and photographic materials, in CollectiveAccess—Jacob’s Pillow’s content management system. Cataloging will consist of both creating new and updating existing records.
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Quality control checking catalog records generated by other project catalogers.
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Maintaining cataloging standards as well as efficient and accurate data entry on a daily basis.
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Maintaining a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment at all times.
Qualifications
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Extended periods of working on a computer
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Primarily working independently
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
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One year of cataloging experience or equivalent coursework
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Graduate degree in library or archival science earned or in progress
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Familiarity with metadata and cataloging standards including FRBR and Dublin Core
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Experience with CollectiveAccess
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Experience with Asana and Google Workspace
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General knowledge of dance, dance history, and/or Jacob’s Pillow history
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Active commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility
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Excellent critical thinking, organizational skills, and attention to detail
*We
believe that no one meets 100% of the listed qualifications. We are
less concerned about whether you’ve done everything on a laundry list of
specific things and more interested in cultivating a pool of candidates
who want to join a connected, mission-driven, hard-working team driven
by creativity, curiosity, inclusion, integrity, flexibility, and
partnership.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply:
Interested individuals are encouraged to send a cover letter, resume,
and references by submitting an application using the “Apply” buttons
below. Video and/or audio applications are welcome (though not required)
in addition to written expressions of interest.
Interview: Two rounds of remote interviews with the Hiring Manager and relevant staff.
If
you need accommodations to make this application process happen, please
connect with us at hr@jacobspillow.org. We will work to support you
through the application process via email, phone call, and/or video
chat.
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