Archivist, Digital & Oral Histories (2–3 Year Grant)

Oral History; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Forest History Society in Durham, North Carolina seeks a Library Associate to support the Forests of the Last 50 Years Project, a 2–3 year grant-funded initiative focused on collecting, preserving, and providing public access to materials documenting forest history from the 1970s through the 2020s.

The role includes collecting archival materials, managing oral histories and transcripts, and providing access via digital platforms and on-site services, with opportunities to contribute to education

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent advanced degree.
• Experience with digital collections.
• Strong preference for archival experience and familiarity with digital record management, metadata standards, and digital preservation best practices.
• Experience with video and audio editing.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
• Superior written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Preference for candidates with a background and interest in North American history and/or environmental history.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and preserve archival materials, including born-digital content.
• Manage oral history recordings and transcripts.
• Conduct archival processing and create descriptive metadata.
• Provide access to collections through both digital platforms and on-site services.
• Assist with communications and outreach around library and archival collections.
• Provide support for development efforts and stewardship of project donors.
• Provide reference assistance to researchers.
• Assist with other library and archival duties as assigned.

Skills

Digital collections

Oral history management

Metadata standards

Digital preservation

Video editing

Audio editing

Written communication

Diversity communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

MLS/MIS or equivalent

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Forest History Society in Durham, North Carolina seeks a Library Associate to support the Forests of the Last 50 Years Project, a 2–3 year grant-funded initiative focused on collecting, preserving, and providing public access to materials documenting forest history from the 1970s through the 2020s.

The role includes collecting archival materials, managing oral histories and transcripts, and providing access via digital platforms and on-site services, with opportunities to contribute to education