Archivist I: Research, Access & Public Programs

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of State in Florida is seeking an Archivist I to provide research support, reference services, and instructional outreach for the Division of Library and Information Services. The role involves processing requests for State Archives records, performing historical research, and contributing to finding aids and procedures.

The position requires six years of professional archives or library experience (master’s may substitute) and Florida government experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Six years of professional archives or library experience; master’s degree may substitute for the required years of experience.
• A master’s degree in archives, records management, history, public history, library science, or one of the social sciences is preferred.
• At least one year of professional experience in a formal archives program (municipal, county, state, or national, historical society, university).
• Coursework or workshops in archives or records management beyond a completed degree or certification is preferred.
• At least one year of experience in archival collections management, reference, preservation/conservation, or public programs.
• Experience working in Florida government is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to Archives researchers in accordance with professional archival reference and access standards and practices and with statutory and regulatory access requirements.
• Performs historical and archival research to respond to information requests from State Archives historical records collections.
• Provides group instruction to professional and history-allied organizations and the public on the Archives’ collections, services and procedures.
• Assists in developing finding aids, written procedures, and other archives policies.
• Performs other work-related duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Stress management

Record keeping

Information synthesis

Physical stamina

Climbing stairs

Public speaking

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Archives

Master’s degree in History or Library Science

Job description

Department of State in Florida is seeking an Archivist I to provide research support, reference services, and instructional outreach for the Division of Library and Information Services. The role involves processing requests for State Archives records, performing historical research, and contributing to finding aids and procedures.

The position requires six years of professional archives or library experience (master’s may substitute) and Florida government experience is a plus.