Archivist & Public History Specialist

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision plan

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

457(b) deferred compensation

12 paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Savannah is seeking an Archivist to safeguard and provide access to the City’s historic records. You will handle appraisal, arrangement, description, cataloging, and preservation, supporting public research requests and internal operations.

The role emphasizes access, transparency, and responsible records management within municipal archives. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Library Science or related archival studies and at least two years of post-graduate archival experience,

Qualifications

• Master's in Library Science or archival-related field plus two years of post-graduate archival experience.
• ACA/CAMS/CRM certifications preferred; a valid driver's license required.
• Experience with cataloging, classification, preservation, and public reference handling.

Responsibilities

• Cares for archival collections and maintains access through appraisal, cataloging, and preservation.
• Assist staff with records management: transfer, retention schedules, retrieval, disposition, and documentation.
• Fulfills reference requests from the public and city departments.
• Prepare and revise department policies for accessing archival records.
• Supervise public use of archives and provide guidance on accessing materials.
• Update website and digital finding aids; maintain digital collections.
• Contribute to outreach through historical summaries, presentations, or exhibits; train interns and staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Archival description

Reference services

Public outreach

Supervision

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's in Library Science

Archival Studies

Records Management

History (archival coursework)

Job description

The City of Savannah is seeking an Archivist to safeguard and provide access to the City’s historic records. You will handle appraisal, arrangement, description, cataloging, and preservation, supporting public research requests and internal operations.

The role emphasizes access, transparency, and responsible records management within municipal archives. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Library Science or related archival studies and at least two years of post-graduate archival experience,