Job Opening Title: Archivist – Temp
Institution/Organization Name: History Associates Incorporated
Job Location (City, State, Province, Country): Washington DC
Application Deadline: 9/26/2016
Link to job posting:
Years of experience required: 1
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Please include instructions for how to apply.: History Associates (HAI) is a professional historical services firm providing customized historical, archival, digital archives, records management, museum and exhibit services to industry, the professions, government, and non-profit organizations for over thirty years.
If you are an experienced processing archivist, looking for a temporary position, we have just the job for you! History Associates is seeking qualified individuals to join our team in completing a processing project for an important client located in Washington, DC. The archivists will work full-time 40 hours per week, with a start date of October 3rd and continuing for approximately three months. Though the position is temporary, HAI is always looking for qualified individuals to meet our ever-changing needs. With new assignments on the horizon, there is the possibility to transition to full-time employment or have your temporary employment extend beyond this project. This opportunity won’t last long, so please apply today!
Job Description:
Working as part of a team and under the supervision of an on-site project lead, the archivist will process a large collection of congressional materials and develop a finding aid. All work will be performed according to a pre-defined processing plan and guidance from the project lead.
Education Requirements:
Master’s degree in library science, history, or related discipline with a concentration in archival studies or archival courses, seminars, internships, or practica.
Job Requirements:
– Minimum one year of experience arranging and describing archival records
– Proven examples of working under strict deadlines
– Understanding of and experience in implementing archival hierarchies
– Demonstrated practical knowledge of archival policies and procedures
– Ability to work independently and to exercise discretion, initiative, and judgment
– Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others
– Strong writing and verbal communication skills
– Preference for candidates with experience of working with congressional materials
Qualified applicants should send cover letter, resume, (unofficial) transcripts, names and contact information including e-mail address of three references to:
History Associates Incorporated
Attn: Doris Miles, Director of Personnel
300 N. Stonestreet Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
E-mail: dmiles@historyassociates.com
www.historyassociates.com
History Associates is an equal opportunity employer
Temporary employees are not eligible for any benefits offered by History Associates including paid time off.