Boat Plans Archivist Assistant (Temporary)

Maine Tasting Center; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Maine Maritime Museum is seeking a temporary Boat Plans Processing Assistant to enhance access to primary source materials in the Nathan R. Lipfert Research Library.

You will sort, identify, and inventory a plans collection, making information accessible via the museum's online collections management system, and work with related photographs and archival materials. The role focuses on the Day family designs from Downeast boat history, with opportunities to learn archival processing and

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of boat types and naval architecture.
• Experience using word-processing software and spreadsheets.
• Excellent written and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or in close collaboration within a team.
• Desire and openness to learn new skills and methodologies.
• Previous museum archives experience is a plus.
• Regional historical and maritime knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical processing tasks such as light cleaning, labeling, reorganizing, and rehousing materials using approved methods and materials.
• Identify and inventory collection contents using established document formatting and terminology.
• Digitize and catalog select materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Maritime history knowledge

Regional history knowledge

Museum archives experience

Excellent written and organizational

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Maine Maritime Museum is seeking a temporary Boat Plans Processing Assistant to enhance access to primary source materials in the Nathan R. Lipfert Research Library.

You will sort, identify, and inventory a plans collection, making information accessible via the museum's online collections management system, and work with related photographs and archival materials. The role focuses on the Day family designs from Downeast boat history, with opportunities to learn archival processing and