Job Opening Title: Archives Technician
Institution/Organization Name: The Winthrop Group
Job Location (City, State, Province, Country): Long Island, New York
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Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Please include instructions for how to apply.: Archives Technician (part-time/short term)
The Winthrop Group’s Information & Archival Services Division has an immediate opening for a part-time Archives Technician (3-4 days/week) in Long Island, New York. Under the supervision of a Lead Archivist, the Archives Technician will assist in the duties described below. The anticipated start date is in June 2018.
Position Description
Responsibilities include surveying and inventorying a large volume of non-current and archival records, detailed data entry into Excel, and re-housing of unprocessed records.
Required qualifications:
• Must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an
MLS/MLIS or MA in History program, with a concentration in
archives
• Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Initiative, professionalism, cooperative attitude and ability to
work independently
• Attention to detail
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Preferred qualifications:
• Experience with inventorying and cataloging archival records
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Skilled typist
Compensation:
Hourly rate based on experience and level of qualification.
Contact Information:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references to: Corinne O’Connor at coconnor@winthropgroup.com
Review of resumes will begin immediately.
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