Archives Projects Assistant — Special Collections

Ajcunet; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University New Orleans is seeking a Special Collections and Archives Assistant to provide reference support, assist in Reading Room activities, and aid in processing and digitization projects.

The role requires strong written and oral communication, teamwork, and meticulous organization, with the ability to work with diverse patrons and collaborate with Archivists on ongoing projects. Experience with archival description, finding aids, and attention to detail preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and consultation related to special collections and archives holdings to faculty, staff, and the public.
• Staff the Reading Room and assist patrons with research requests in person, over the phone, and by email.
• Assist with processing of archival collections and creation of finding aids.
• Assist with collection maintenance.
• Assist Archivists with ongoing projects including but not limited to programming, digitization, developing exhibits, creating inventories, remediating finding aids/reparative descriptive, collection maintenance, and other duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Writing skills

Teamwork

Project management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Loyola University New Orleans is seeking a Special Collections and Archives Assistant to provide reference support, assist in Reading Room activities, and aid in processing and digitization projects.

The role requires strong written and oral communication, teamwork, and meticulous organization, with the ability to work with diverse patrons and collaborate with Archivists on ongoing projects. Experience with archival description, finding aids, and attention to detail preferred.