Archives Technician at National Park Service

University of the District of Columbia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated individual for a term position focusing on archival management at Richmond National Battlefield Park. This role involves cataloging and indexing archival collections, ensuring proper storage of historic documents, and maintaining organizational integrity. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the preservation of history and make valuable resources accessible for research and study. If you are passionate about history and archival work, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a beautiful setting.

Responsibilities

• Catalogs and indexes archival collections within guidelines.
• Assists in identifying official records and provides proper storage.

Job description

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This position will be located at Richmond National Battlefield Park, Richmond, VA or Petersburg National Battlefield, Petersburg, VA.

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

See 'Additional Information' for more information on the duty locations.

Duties

• Catalogs and indexes archival collections within National Park Service Museum Collection and Records Management guidelines.
• Assists the records manager and the curator in the identification of official records.
• Provides proper storage for historic documents, and monitors climate control systems and prepares proper folders, sleeves, boxes, and other physical housing in order to assure maximum preservation, organizational integrity, and accessibility for use.
• Ensures proper maintenance, storage, control, and record management of materials.
• Makes archival and manuscript collections, including audio-visual and electronic records, available for study and reference, and performs research necessary to classify, authenticate, value, and describe historic documents in the collection.