Institution/Organization Name: Sisters of Charity of New York
Job Location (City, State, Province, Country): Bronx, NY
Application Deadline: 10/7/2016
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Years of experience required: 3
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Please include instructions for how to apply.: General Summary: Under the Supervision of the Secretary of the Congregation, the Archivist must ensure that the Archives of the Sisters of Charity of New York provide a living history of the Congregation. The Archivist is responsible to preserve and maintain all archival materials – print, photographic, audio-visual, artifacts, artwork and digital – associated with the history and tradition of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Congregation. The Archivist is expected to provide professional leadership to continue the development of the Sisters of Charity archive.
General Duties:
• Maximize the archive space by designing areas to carry out the various functions and needs of the SCNY archives;
• Arrange and organize spaces and items to properly maintain the print, photographic, and media holdings and to allow for efficient retrieval;
• Set-up and maintain an appropriate and attractive Museum area;
• Evaluate the print, photographic, and media holdings of the archives for their value and relation to the history and mission of the Sisters of Charity of New York;
• Implement, and establish where necessary, policies and procedures for the professional operation of the archives, along with all necessary forms;
• Ensure the proper preservation of artifacts and written records;
• Ensure that records of permanent historical value are transferred to archives regularly;
• Prepare and set-up exhibitions on a regular rotating basis, publicize to appropriate audiences, and host individual and group tours;
• Serve as resource person for requests for research and other information from internal and external sources, and oversee on-site researchers;
• Produce a researched topic periodically for print and/or web publication to raise the public profile of the SCNY;
• Develop and responsibly manage the archive budget;
Skills and Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in History or related field required;
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science preferred;
• Certification by Academy of Certified Archivists preferred;
• Minimum of three years in responsible archive administration and demonstrated excellence to perform role responsibilities;
• Experience with database management software; Microsoft Office; computer archival programs;
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in digital management and in preservation techniques of archival materials;
• Knowledge of record retention guidelines;
• Understanding of and openness to use of social media to introduce collections to a wider audience;
• Excellent planning and organizational skills;
• Excellent research skills, and written and oral communication skills;
• Willing to learn about and be committed to the mission, history, spirit and culture of the Sisters of Charity of New York and its sponsored works;
• Willing to learn about the faith, culture, and history of the Catholic Church in North America and the role of women religious in that history.
Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand and walk around building frequently for up to 8 hours per day in a busy environment. Be able to perform with numerous interruptions and be able to withstand the pressure of time and responsibility. Ability to travel between buildings on the property. Deal with a variety of personalities in a tactful and professional manner while meeting deadlines and other assignments; able to lift boxes and other material up to 40 pounds.
Please send requests for further information and/or resumes to Sharon Dosin, Director of Human Resources, 6301 Riverdale Avenue Bronx, NY 10471; hrinfo@scny.org or contact by phone at 718-549-8156.
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