Senior Archivist - Fine Art & Education Archives

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History; Detroit (MI); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is seeking a Senior Archivist to lead the preservation and management of fine art and art education archives, working with Collections staff and community partners.

This 2-year contracted position reports to the Director of Collections and Archives, overseeing access, inventory, and compliance with archival standards, while helping develop procedures and preservation planning for future needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences, Art History, History, Anthropology, Museum Studies, or related field required.
• Professional experience in digital archiving is required.
• Strong knowledge of American and African American history, art history, and art education history preferred.
• Experience with website design, public history, oral history, media production or digital humanities helpful.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Process and preserve archives including rehousing and digitization.
• Coordinate archives presentations and public programs for staff, researchers, and the public.
• Maintain inventories and reconcile archives and records; ensure access.
• Ensure compliance with laws, standards (DACS, EAD, Dublin Core) and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Archives preservation

Professional standards

Regulatory compliance

Archives Space

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Independent + team work

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Information Sciences or related

Master’s degree preferred

Outils

Archives Space

Description du poste

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is seeking a Senior Archivist to lead the preservation and management of fine art and art education archives, working with Collections staff and community partners.

This 2-year contracted position reports to the Director of Collections and Archives, overseeing access, inventory, and compliance with archival standards, while helping develop procedures and preservation planning for future needs.