Job Opening Title:
TARO Member Outreach Consultant (Part-Time)
Name of Employer:
Texas Archival Resources Online (TARO)
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Remote (Texas)
Application Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Minimum Degree Requirement:
MLS
Years of experience required:
1-2
Salary Range:
$35/hr
Job Opening URL:
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY – SUMMER 2026
TARO Member Outreach Consultant
About TARO
Texas Archival Resources Online (TARO) is a statewide consortium and finding aid aggregation platform hosted by the University of Texas Libraries. TARO provides online access to finding aids from historical societies, archives, museums, libraries, local governments, and other institutions across Texas.
Position Overview
TARO seeks one or more experienced archivists to conduct one-on-one outreach consultations with member and prospective member institutions as part of a Texas State Library-funded program. This contract position supports TARO’s member services and strategic planning efforts by providing direct technical assistance to Texas archival repositories of all sizes and types.
Responsibilities
· Contact member institutions via email to introduce the program and distribute a pre-call survey
· Review survey responses and prepare for individual consultation calls
· Conduct one-on-one video or phone consultations (30-90 minutes) covering finding aid issues, EAD validation errors, XML file management, and submission workflows
· Send follow-up emails summarizing call outcomes and providing relevant resources
· Maintain documentation of call outcomes and member data for TARO strategic planning purposes
· Research prospective members with remaining hours
Qualifications
Required:
· Graduate degree in library/archival science (MLS, MLIS, or equivalent) or equivalent professional experience
· Demonstrated experience with EAD encoding and archival finding aid standards (DACS)
· Experience working directly with archives, historical societies, or similar institutions
· Comfortable conducting one-on-one consultations or training sessions
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Daytime weekday availability
Preferred:
· Familiarity with XML validation and file management workflows
· Experience with archival collection management systems (ArchivesSpace, AtoM, or similar)
· Knowledge of the Texas archival community
Contract Terms
· Hours: 10-19 hours per week
· Duration: Through October 15, 2025
· Total hours: Not to exceed 285 hours (total combined team hours)
· Rate: $35/hour
· Remote position
To Apply
Send a resume and brief statement of interest by June 30, 2026 to: Josh Conrad, Vice Chair, TARO Steering Committee j.conrad@austin.utexas.edu