Job Opening Title:
Archives Assistant
Name of Employer:
RIT Vignelli Center for Design Studies
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Rochester, NY
Application Deadline:
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Bachelor’s
Years of experience required:
2
Salary Range:
$19.65-$27.50
Job Opening URL:
https://rit.wd12.
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
Job Summary:
The Vignelli Center for Design Studies is excited to invite applicants for the Archives Assistant position. Under the direction of the Archivist, the Vignelli Center for Design Studies Archives Assistant assists with the management of the design archives of renowned designers Lella and Massimo Vignelli, comprised of over 500,000 artifacts documenting their 50-year career across all areas of design.
The Archives Assistant position is a rare opportunity to assist a small busy team with multifaceted duties in all aspects of archives management. The Archives Assistant processes archival collections, digitizes artifacts, and helps researchers access the collections. They contribute to department planning and provide public services and outreach through tours, class visits, and social media. Additionally, the Archives Assistant oversees the Archives when the Archivist is out of the office. This position is funded for 5 years with the possibility of continued funding. This is a 35 hours a week, benefits-eligible position.
Key Job Responsibilities:
• Arrange, describe and otherwise process archival collections, according to local and professional standards.
• Assist in preventive preservation practices including rehousing objects and digital preservation.
• Provide public services for the department, including reference guidance, class presentations and public outreach, including contributing to our social media channels.
• Digitally photograph and scan archival materials to create high quality digital images to be used in publications, online presentations, or other purposes by both Archives staff and patrons, including adding digital collections in Google Arts & Culture.
• Assist in preparing displays of collection materials, both in real and virtual exhibition spaces, such as Open House events.
• Oversee Archives when Archivist is not in the office, supervising student assistant as needed.
• Collaborate on special projects as needed.
Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant degree
• 2 years relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
Relevant Skills:
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of arrangement and description of archival collections and current archival best practices and standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of special handling of rare, fragile and unique artifacts and preventive preservation practices.
• Knowledge of digital imaging standards and experience in digital image capture and processing.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills, with ability to facilitate collaboration.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; must be able to work independently.
• Interest in the history, theory and practice of the field of design.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
FLSA Category
Non-Exempt
Work Location
On Campus, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Compensation
$19.65-$27.50
Please submit cover letter and Curriculum Vitae or resume.