Job Opening Title:
Archives Project Assistant
Name of Employer:
Sophienburg Museum & Archives
Job Site Location (City AND State):
New Braunfels, TX
Application Deadline:
This position will remain open until filled.
Minimum Degree Requirement:
None
Years of experience required:
1-2 years
Salary Range:
$14/hour
Job Opening URL:
https://sophienburg.com/join-
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
The Sophienburg Museum and Archives is hiring Archives Project Assistants to complete the transition of records and collection materials into an updated archive space. This position will assist the Museum’s archives team with coordinating the storage reorganization project including documentation, movement of materials, database updates, and proper archival boxing and labeling. The ideal candidate will be familiar with archival best practices and committed to supporting the mission and initiatives of the Sophienburg Museum and Archives.
Key Responsibilities:
– Assist with documentation and organization of renovated stacks storage
– Ensure proper labeling and placement of materials into renovated stacks storage
– Assist archives team with physical movement of boxes and collection materials
– Review and update collection records in collections management database, PastPerfect
– Work within Sophienburg practices, mission, and initiatives to support the museum’s archival standards and long-term goals
Qualifications:
– Pursuing a degree or equivalent experience with archives management, library and information science, records management, museum studies, information technology, data management, or a related field
– Minimum of 1-2 years of experience with data management/entry, as well as handling historical artifacts in a library, archive, or museum setting
– Comfort working in a renovation or transition environment. The renovation project will require repeated lifting of boxes, some up to 30 pounds
– Familiarity with collection management databases, archival processing, and special collections organization
– Attention to detail and strong organizational and project management skills
– Willingness to learn organization’s mission, procedures, and community role
Key Competencies:
– Organizational and time management efficiency
– Clear and professional communication
– Strategic thinking and problem-solving
– Willingness to work within a team
Work Environment and Schedule:
This position is currently offered part-time (12-20 hours/week). General hours will be Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm; schedule is flexible.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position is a three-month assignment, paid hourly. Compensation is $14/hr.
Impact of the Role:
The Archives Project Assistant will play a vital role in streamlining the archive renovation project. These updates and improvements will contribute significantly to Sophienburg Museum and Archive’s success and sustainability as a professional research institution.
This position will remain open until filled. We will begin rolling interviews mid-November. Please send your resume and cover letter to Lisa Hees at lhees@sophienburg.com.