Job Opening Title:
Processing and Metadata Archivist
Name of Employer:
Center for Jewish History
Job Site Location (City AND State):
New York, New York
Application Deadline:
June 1, 2026
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Master’s in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited library school, accredited graduate degree in archival science, or with a specialization in archives.
Years of experience required:
2-5 years working experience with preservation, care, and management of archival collections and with library/archival management systems.
Salary Range:
$60,000-$70,000
Job Opening URL:
https://cjh.org/about/employment-opportunities
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
The Processing and Metadata Archivist will be responsible for arranging and describing collections primarily in German. Please apply only if you meet the required level of German language proficiency.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue through June 1, 2026. For priority consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@cjh.org. No phone calls, please.