Assistant for the NHPRC Municipal Clerks Grant, NHPRC Municipal Clerks, Boston MA

Posted April 25, 2014

Dates:  May 2014 – May 2015 with possibility of a second year renewal.

Hours: 15-20 hours per week

Pay rate: $15/hour

General Description:

The National Historic Preservation and Records Commission has provided funding to support the development of an archives education program for the Massachusetts Municipal Town Clerks.

Partners include: Simmons College GSLIS, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Massachusetts State Archives, and the Massachusetts Municipal Clerks Association. Responsibilities of the assistant will include, but are not limited to:

·         Design and maintain public website for grant

·         Design and maintain town records database

·         Develop and manage registration and payment for workshops

·         Monitor and respond to clerks enrolled in programs

·         Maintain and update central calendar for partners

·         Communicate with partners

·         Plan meetings for grant partners and advisory board members

·         Transcribe/take minutes

The successful candidate will be technically proficient with database and website development; possess strong communication and interpersonal skills; and possess the ability to work independently with limited supervision.  An Archives Management Program student preferred; must have completed LIS 438 – Introduction to Archival Methods and Services.

Please send resume and letter detailing interest for immediate consideration by April 30, 2014 to: Donna Webber at [email protected]