Archivarin / Archivar Erschliessung (80 - 100 %)

Jobup; Zug; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Central workplace in Zug

Good social benefits

Relocation preparation

Job summary

The Zug State Archive invites applications for an Archivist (80–100%). This role focuses on organizing and cataloguing collections in the archive database while ensuring accuracy and historical context. You will re-evaluate records for provenance and context and conduct research on historical topics.

A completed master’s degree in history or information science and archival experience are required. The position is based in Zug with a central workplace and benefits; temporary project until

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in history or information science with archival experience.
• Independent and meticulous working style.
• Experience with archive databases.

Responsibilities

• Organising and cataloguing archives in the database.
• Re-evaluating records for accuracy and context.
• Conducting research on provenance and historical topics.

Skills

Independent working

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in History or Information Science

Tools

Archive databases

Job description

Join the Zug State Archive as an Archivist (80-100%). Exciting project with great benefits!

Tasks

• Organizing and cataloging archives in the database.
• Re-evaluating records for accuracy and context.
• Conducting research on provenance and historical topics.

Skills

• Master's in History or Information Science and archival experience.
• Independent and meticulous work approach required.
• Experience with archival databases is essential.

Your new challenge immediately or by arrangement as

Archivist / Archivist for Cataloguing (80 - 100 %)

Your tasks

• Organisation and cataloguing of collections in the archive database
• Re-evaluation of files
• Contextual research on provenances

Your profile

• Completed consecutive master’s degree in history or information science as well as several years of experience in a state or city archive
• Independent and careful working style as well as analytical thinking
• Experience with archive databases
• Enjoyment of historical topics and the history of Zug

Our offer

• Temporary position until 31 December 2028 in the post-cataloguing project for the purpose of relocation preparation to the new state archive
• Pleasant environment in a committed team
• Insight into diverse subject areas
• Central workplace location in the city of Zug
• Attractive employment conditions and good social benefits

For further information, please contact Anna Schneider, Head of Cataloguing, [phone], [e-mail], or Dr Ernst Guggisberg, State Archivist, [phone], [e-mail].

Your working environment

The State Archive of the Canton of Zug is the central archive of the cantonal authorities, administrative offices and private third parties who perform public tasks on behalf of the canton. As the memory of the canton and society, it ensures that governmental actions are transparent and comprehensible and that political and social change can be historically processed. In doing so, it contributes to legal certainty and enables long-term traceability of governmental actions. The State Archive is the competence centre for cantonal and municipal archival matters.

More vacancies at: www.zg.ch/stellen