Job Opening Title: Assistant Archivist
Employer Name: Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Job Location: Cincinnati, OH
Application Deadline: Nov. 4
Salary Range: 35,000-37,000
Years of experience required: 1-2
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Please include instructions for how to apply.: POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Archivist assists the Archdiocesan Archivist to collect, preserve, and make available the official records of the Archdiocese and those ancillary records that reflect the work of the Catholic Church within the region of the Archdiocese. The Assistant Archivist accomplishes this by processing records, reference duties, and social media outreach. Other duties as assigned.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.* Identifies, collects, arranges, describes and preserves records in the archives. Describes collections in ArchivesSpace using DACS.
2.* Provides access to the collection for archdiocesan offices, parishes, and the general public.
3.* Maintains statistics on reference requests, catalog records created, and volume of data accessioned into the archives.
4.* Performs outreach through social media.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires one to two years’ experience in an archive, including processing records and writing finding aids; familiarity and knowledge of archival best practices. Preferred Master’s degree in Public History, Archives Management or Library Science (with specialization in Archives Management); possess work experience in diocesan, parish or other religious organizational setting.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to Archdiocesan Archivist
*DENOTES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Hourly, 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week, 260 Days, 12 months
*Employment is contingent on successful completion of all background checks and SafeParish requirements.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Employees of the Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to the policies of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Employees will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or writing, including the use of social media or other digital technologies.
All interested candidates should send letter of interest, resume and Application for Employment to humanresources@catholicaoc.org or mail to: Human Resources, 100 E. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
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