Archival Records Manager (1-Year, DC)

Manpower, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Referral bonus

Free training

Job summary

Global nonprofit is seeking a Records Manager for a 1-year position in Washington, DC. The role focuses on processing analog materials, archival description, and cataloging to enhance discovery, with strong emphasis on project management and effective communication.

The ideal candidate has a Library Science/Archives/Museum Studies background, 3+ years of archival experience, and proficiency with collection management software.

Qualifications

• Degree in Library Science, Archives, or Museum Studies.
• 3+ years of professional archival management experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical and research skills.
• Knowledge of collection management software.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a comprehensive processing plan for analog materials.
• Arrange, describe, and catalog archival materials per Describing Archives standard.
• Develop detailed catalog records and finding aids to support discovery.
• Process photographic materials including slides, negatives, prints, notebooks, gear and ephemera.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Library Science, Archives, or Museum Studies degree

Tools

Collection management software

Job description

Global nonprofit is seeking a Records Manager for a 1-year position in Washington, DC. The role focuses on processing analog materials, archival description, and cataloging to enhance discovery, with strong emphasis on project management and effective communication.

The ideal candidate has a Library Science/Archives/Museum Studies background, 3+ years of archival experience, and proficiency with collection management software.