Job Opening Title:
Archives Assistant
Name of Employer:
Benedictine Sisters of Chicago
Job Site Location (City AND State) :
Chicago, Illinois
Application Deadline:
08/01/2025
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Masters
Years of experience required:
1-2
Salary Range:
$20-30 hourly
Job Opening URL:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C4RRDowQaqrO4uYjLIRA9dBvRhSZNOSM880O39LB0oM/edit?usp=sharing
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
The archives assistant will work with the archivist to prepare the archival materials of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago in anticipation of their transfer to a new repository. The ideal candidate will be able to efficiently process a variety of archival materials to get them ready for the move. This will range from creating inventories and finding aids, to basic preservation work, to packing and labeling. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Describing Archives a Content Standard (DACS), More Product Less Process (MPLP) principles, and ArchivesSpace software. They will have a sense how to balance getting materials “research ready” and safely housed in suitable containers.
To view the complete job description and apply, please follow this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C4RRDowQaqrO4uYjLIRA9dBvRhSZNOSM880O39LB0oM/edit?usp=sharing
Archives Gig 