Senior Archivist: Art Archives & Public Programs

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American His; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is seeking a Senior Archivist to lead, process, and manage fine art and art education archival records.

This 2-year contracted position reports to the Director of Collections and Archives and focuses on access, care, and preservation of archives. You will refine policies, supervise staff and volunteers, ensure compliance with laws, and collaborate with the curatorial team on project development and grant work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of archives preservation requirements and storage needs.
• Up-to-date knowledge of professional standards and trends.
• Familiar with governmental regulations related to archives and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process archives records including rehousing and digitization.
• Coordinate archives presentations and public programs.
• Maintain archival inventories and reconcile archives and records.
• Develop and implement archival procedures and records retention.

Skills

Archivist skills

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Sciences or related field

Tools

Archives Space

Job description

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is seeking a Senior Archivist to lead, process, and manage fine art and art education archival records.

This 2-year contracted position reports to the Director of Collections and Archives and focuses on access, care, and preservation of archives. You will refine policies, supervise staff and volunteers, ensure compliance with laws, and collaborate with the curatorial team on project development and grant work.