Job Opening Title:
RFP Archival Assessment – The Amsterdam News
Name of Employer:
The New York Preservation Archive Project
Job Site Location (City AND State):
New York, NY (Harlem)
Application Deadline:
September 15, 2025
Minimum Degree Requirement:
4-year college education
Years of experience required:
Salary Range:
Up to $40,000 ($40-$50/hour up to 1,000 hours)
Job Opening URL:
https://www.nypap.org/request-for-proposals-archival-assessment-new-york-amsterdam-news-headquarters-harlem-ny/
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
The New York Preservation Archive Project (NYPAP), on behalf of The Amsterdam News Educational Foundation with AYON Studio and Jerome Haferd Studio, is seeking an experienced archivist or archival team to conduct a comprehensive assessment of historical materials housed in the New York Amsterdam News Headquarters. This Harlem-based collection includes newspapers, photographs, research materials, and artifacts reflecting over a century of Black history and journalism.
Location: On-site work in Harlem, NY
Budget: $40,000
Duration: Approx. 12 months
Deadline: September 15, 2025
Ideal candidates will have archival experience related to African American heritage and a background in large-scale archival assessments. BIPOC professionals and those with lived or scholarly experience in Black culture and history are strongly encouraged to apply.
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