On-Site Archives Processing Archivist (Savannah)

Georgia Historical Society; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Historical Society is seeking a Community Archives Processing Archivist to work on the Community Archives Initiative, arranging, describing, rehousing, preserving, and making available archival collections. The role includes online and local database maintenance and requires a master’s in library science or equivalent.

The position is full-time and onsite in Savannah, Georgia, with a fast-paced environment and opportunities to contribute to statewide archival efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience with archival processing and finding aids.
• Ability to read cursive handwriting.
• Familiar with preservation and collection care protocols.

Responsibilities

• Arrange, describe, rehouse, preserve, and create finding aids for archival materials.
• Catalog, enter metadata, and maintain online catalog; perform quality control.

Skills

Archival descriptions

Cataloging

Quality control

Oral & written comms

Education

MLS or equivalent

Tools

MARC 21

LCSH

DACS

Job description

Georgia Historical Society is seeking a Community Archives Processing Archivist to work on the Community Archives Initiative, arranging, describing, rehousing, preserving, and making available archival collections. The role includes online and local database maintenance and requires a master’s in library science or equivalent.

The position is full-time and onsite in Savannah, Georgia, with a fast-paced environment and opportunities to contribute to statewide archival efforts.