Job Opening Title:
Contract Processing Archivist
Name of Employer:
Knights of Columbus Supreme Council Archives
Job Site Location (City, State) :
New Haven, CT
Application Deadline:
9/27/2024
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Masters, LIS/Archives
Years of experience required:
1-3 years
Salary Range:
$25-$30/hour
Job Opening URL:
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
Knights of Columbus Supreme Council Archives – Contract Processing Archivist
Position Location: New Haven, CT
Reports To: Knights of Columbus Supreme Council Archivist
Summary: The Contract Processing Archivist will assist the Supreme Council Archivist in accessioning, processing, and rehousing approximately 50 linear feet of unprocessed accessions. This position offers a unique opportunity for those who have an interest in fraternal organizations, religious history, and/or archives in museums. The successful candidate will contribute to the growth of an evolving corporate archive that has reorganized and is migrating its database and finding aids to ArchivesSpace.
Preference will be given to archivists with a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience. Experience with corporate archives is desirable. The position is full time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 4:30. The position will start approximately October 1, 2024, and will last for 1 year with the possibility of renewal.
Responsibilities: The Contract Processing Archivist will assist with a variety of archival tasks. The key focus will be on the reduction of the accessioning backlog. Tasks include:
– Accessioning approximately 50 linear feet of corporate records, books, and ephemera.
– Preparing, completing, and filing all accession-related paperwork and creating accession records in
ArchivesSpace.
– Processing and rehousing the physical assets.
– Preparation of import templates (in Excel) for ArchivesSpace, a content management system (CMS).
– Assisting with research requests.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience
– Candidates should possess an MLIS/MIS from an ALA-accredited institution.
– Familiarity with archival best practices.
– Experience with archival processing.
– Strong attention to detail.
– Demonstrated ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize.
– Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
– Familiarity with content management systems. Experience with ArchivesSpace highly desirable.
– All hires must pass a drug screening and background check before beginning work.
Working Conditions
– On-site/office environment
– Moderate lifting (15-30 lbs)
– Monday – Friday Hours
Salary: $25-30/hour
NOTE: This job description is accurate and is different from the one at https://careers.kofc.org/job/New-Haven-Processing-Archivist-Contractor-CT-06510/1169844200/ . Please submit your cover letter and resume at that address. Application materials are due by September 27, 2024, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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