Archive Inventory Assistant

Nycarchivists

Grahn (KY)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 41,328

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

An organization focusing on archive management is seeking a part-time Archive Inventory Assistant in Grahn, Kentucky. The successful candidate will inventory records, perform data entry, and conduct quality control checks. This is a temporary position funded by a grant, requiring commitment to work a maximum of 15 hours per week for approximately 26 weeks. Ideal candidates will possess experience in archival tasks and attention to detail in data handling.

Qualifications

  • Ability to commit to working 390 hours over approximately 26 weeks.
  • Experience with data entry is preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail for quality control tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Perform physical archival tasks like re-foldering and labeling.
  • Conduct data entry for inventory records.
  • Execute quality control checks on completed work.
  • Track work progress for reporting purposes.

Skills

Physical archival tasks
Data entry
Quality control

Job description

Position Title: Archive Inventory Assistant

Supervisor Title: Senior Archivist & Information Specialist

Position Type: Part-time, term

Benefits: No

Hourly wage range: $25 - $30

The Public Design Commission (PDC) is hiring an archive inventory assistant to inventory approximately 80 cubic feet of records from our Exhibition File collection and record descriptive data about those records in our database. This is a part-time, temporary, grant-funded position. Applicants must be able to commit to working 390 hours and a maximum of 15 hours per week for approximately 26 weeks. The project must be completed by Fall 2026.

The Inventory Assistant will be required to:

  • Perform physical archival tasks, including re-foldering records, labeling folders, and re-housing loose photographs as needed, at a rate of approximately 1.5 hours per cubic foot.
  • Perform data entry at a rate of 3 hours per cubic foot.
  • Perform quality control checks on completed work.
  • Track work progress and deliverables for reporting purposes.

To Apply: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/archive-inventory-assistant-part-time-in-manhattan-jid-41142

Questions? communications@nycarchivists.org

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