Project Archivist for Climate-Controlled Archives

Mainemuseums; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

Job summary

Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, ME, seeks a Project Archivist for a one-year full-time term. The role moves archives to a climate‑controlled facility, processes materials, creates finding aids, and supports research inquiries with public service responsibilities.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and archival/museum experience; MLS preferred. On-site position with benefits and a SIMPLE IRA plan. Salary $23–$25/hr.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and archival or museum experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and research abilities.
• Experience with archival or museum collections and long‑term projects.

Responsibilities

• Move and relocate collections to the new archives and process materials.
• Document workflows, policies, and create finding aids for access.
• Assist researchers and develop exhibitions or programs related to the collection.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Public service skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MLS with archives or special collections focus

Tools

Front-end web development (HTML/CSS/JS)

Digitization workflows

Metadata and collections systems

Job description

Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, ME, seeks a Project Archivist for a one-year full-time term. The role moves archives to a climate‑controlled facility, processes materials, creates finding aids, and supports research inquiries with public service responsibilities.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and archival/museum experience; MLS preferred. On-site position with benefits and a SIMPLE IRA plan. Salary $23–$25/hr.