Temporary Bicentennial Archivist - Part-Time

Certifiedarchivists; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Hartford seeks a Temporary Bicentennial Processing Archivist to manage and describe archival collections as part of its bicentennial celebrations. Ideal candidates will hold a master’s degree in a relevant field or have significant experience in archival management. Responsibilities include collaborating on processing projects and ensuring accessibility of unique materials. This part-time role involves 20-30 hours weekly, focusing on enhancing diversity and inclusion in archival practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 3 years relevant work experience.
• Less than 12 months of experience required; 1-3 years preferred.
• Experience with preservation concepts for analog formats.

Responsibilities

• Accession, arrange, and describe archival collections.
• Process backlog of analog collections for bicentennial.
• Facilitate use of collections through informed metadata.

Skills

Processing archival/manuscript collections

Experience with ArchivesSpace

Metadata standards DACS and EAD

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Education

Master’s degree in archives administration or relevant field

Job description

A renowned educational institution in Hartford seeks a Temporary Bicentennial Processing Archivist to manage and describe archival collections as part of its bicentennial celebrations. Ideal candidates will hold a master’s degree in a relevant field or have significant experience in archival management. Responsibilities include collaborating on processing projects and ensuring accessibility of unique materials. This part-time role involves 20-30 hours weekly, focusing on enhancing diversity and inclusion in archival practices.