Carson, CA: CSU Japanese American Digitization Project Archivist, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Job Opening Title:
CSUJAD Project Archivist

Name of Employer:
CSU Dominguez Hills Archives & Special Collections

Job Site Location (City, State) :
Carson, CA 90747

Application Deadline:
May 13, 2024 or until filled

Minimum Degree Requirement:
BA

Years of experience required:
two

Salary Range:
$25.00 to $29.00 per hour

Job Opening URL:
https://csudhtoroauxiliarypartners.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2mym1vr8i7w

Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
The Gerth Archives and Special Collections Department at CSU Dominguez Hills is looking for a full-time Project Archivist/Metadata Cataloger for a one-year position to assist with the California State University Japanese American Digitization Project (CSUJAD). The position will begin July This position will work with the CSUDH Digital Archivist and report to the Director, Archives and Special Collections. Work will focus on the creation of metadata for various Japanese American records relating to World War II incarceration, activism during the redress movement and other topics. Incumbent may supervise student assistants and interns and participate in other Gerth Archives projects and department work. There may also be some arrangement and description of collections as well as finding aid creation in Archives Space. Performs other duties as assigned. Work may also consist of some digitization work and the use of CONTENTdm. Incumbent will be asked to contribute articles, blog posts social media content as well as participate in various project outreach events. Incumbent will also facilitate the work of the project consultants.

This CSUJAD collections consists of digitized (or to be digitized) archival or photograph collections relating to the history of Japanese Americans during the 20th century including the incarceration era during World War II. The project materials will focus on materials relating to the Redress Movement, which documented and built the case to provide compensation to Japanese Americans for their treatment during WWII.
The primary goal of the collection is to facilitate research and documentation on Japanese American history during the 20th century.

This is a 12-month full-time position with benefits.