Archives Assistant, Town of Hingham, Hingham MA
Posted July 8, 2014
Employer: Town of Hingham, Mass.
Position: Archives Assistant
Hours: 16 per week, Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Wednesdays
Duration: One Calendar Year, With Possibility of Renewal
Salary: $16.25/hr
Description
The archives assistant will report to the Town Archivist and will have multiple responsibilities at the Town Hall and Hingham Public Library. These duties include (but are not limited to):
- Inventorying, arranging, and describing historic town records and special collections dating from the 17th century to the present
- Conducting basic preservation activities
- Assisting in the creation of unique retention schedules for town departments
- Participating in outreach activities, including the creation of promotional brochures, website text, and blogs
- Researching local history using a variety of sources in order to complete the tasks listed above
Qualifications
- Current graduate student in an accredited library science or archives program, or a recent graduate from such a program.
- Experience processing institutional and special collections.
- Excellent writing and research skills.
- Familiarity with records management techniques and processes.
- Familiarity with the use of social media outlets for promotional purposes.
- Ability to lift a maximum of forty pounds on a regular basis.
Application
Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to Jennifer Williams, Town Archivist, at [email protected]. The deadline for the submission of applications is July 25, 2014.