Job Opening Title:
Roving Archivist
Name of Employer:
Wyoming State Archives
Job Site Location (City AND State) :
Cheyenne, WY
Application Deadline:
June 18, 2025 or Until Filled
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science with archival specialization or equivalent
Years of experience required:
0-2 years
Salary Range:
$29.70 Hourly
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
Join Wyoming’s Cultural Heritage Mission – Roving Archivist
Make a Real Impact Preserving Wyoming’s Story
Are you passionate about cultural heritage and ready to make a tangible difference? The Wyoming State Historic Records Advisory Board is seeking a dynamic Collections Assessment Specialist to join our mission of safeguarding Wyoming’s irreplaceable cultural treasures.
Why This Role Matters
As Wyoming’s roving archivist, you’ll be the bridge between preservation science and practical action. You’ll travel across our beautiful state, working directly with museums, historical societies, archives, and cultural institutions to help them protect their most valuable assets. This isn’t just a desk job – you’ll be hands-on in the field, making real connections and driving meaningful change.
What You’ll Love About This Position
Adventure Meets Purpose: Every day brings new locations, new collections, and new challenges as you explore Wyoming’s diverse cultural landscape from small-town historical societies to major institutional archives.
Direct Impact: Your recommendations don’t gather dust on shelves. You’ll see your assessments transform into real improvements – better storage, updated policies, enhanced staff training, and stronger preservation practices.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate professionals who share your commitment to cultural preservation. Build relationships with librarians, archivists, museum professionals, and community volunteers across the state.
Professional Growth: Expand your expertise through exposure to diverse collections, preservation challenges, and institutional models while building a statewide network in your field.
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It
Explore and Assess: Conduct comprehensive on-site evaluations using industry best practices, combining staff interviews, environmental assessments, and collection reviews
Analyze and Strategize: Transform your observations into actionable, prioritized recommendations tailored to each institution’s budget, timeline, and capacity
Guide and Support: Develop custom roadmaps that help institutions strengthen their preservation infrastructure and staff competencies
Follow Through: Maintain ongoing relationships to ensure recommendations lead to lasting improvements in collections care
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience:
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science with archival specialization (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 2 years in archival settings, preferably with an arrangement and description focus
Experience with small archival organizations or historical societies is highly valued (volunteer experience counts!)
Essential Skills:
Exceptional communication abilities – you’ll be the friendly face of preservation expertise
Tech-savvy with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Suite, and Zoom
Deep understanding of archival management principles
Hands-on experience with archival facilities and collection management
Natural ability to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Collaborative spirit with proven relationship-building skills
Intellectual curiosity and commitment to professional growth
Ready to Preserve Wyoming’s Legacy?
This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to ensure that Wyoming’s stories, documents, and cultural artifacts survive for future generations. You’ll combine your professional expertise with genuine impact, working in a role where your assessments directly translate into better preservation practices across the state.
Ready to make Wyoming’s cultural heritage your mission?
Apply today and become part of preserving our state’s irreplaceable legacy.
Contact: Stacy Sprengeler | stacy.sprengeler@wyo.gov | 307-777-7010
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