Job Opening Title:
Archivist (Full-time)
Name of Employer:
Sisters of Charity, BVM
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Dubuque, IA
Application Deadline:
10/03/2025
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Bachelor’s, Master’s preferred
Years of experience required:
3-5
Salary Range:
55,000-60,000
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Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
The Sisters of Charity, BVM, located in Dubuque, Iowa, are seeking a Congregational Archivist.
The Archivist is responsible for the overall management, preservation, and accessibility of the congregation’s archival collections. This role oversees the acquisition, assessment, organization, and safeguarding of records and materials of historical, legal, financial, and administrative significance, ensuring they are maintained in accordance with professional standards and accessible for research, leadership needs, and community enrichment.
The Archivist develops and implements records management policies, establishes safeguards to ensure confidentiality, maintains inventories and finding aids, and collaborates with external archival partners on the ongoing transition of materials to the Heritage and Research Center repository.
Candidates should be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and demonstrate knowledge in current trends and best practices in archival management. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in Library Science with ALA accreditation or advanced degree in a related field.
The Sisters of Charity, BVM offers a competitive wage and exceptional benefits package.
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