Archives Assistant, Fenway High School Library, Boston, MA

Posted January 5, 2017

This is a brand new library in a newly renovated high school in Mission Hill, serving a diverse population of students and staff. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working with teens in an urban school environment and who is interested in gaining experience in a unique archives environment. Fenway High School was established as the first pilot school in Boston over thirty years ago, and has a growing archive documenting the history of the school. Upon our move to our new building last year, an influx of materials occurred along with a creation of a separate archive space.

Role: The Archives Assistant will work on processing, arranging, and describing the newly donated materials, along with creating an updated finding aid. While working on the collection, the Archives Assistant will be staffing the library after school and will be interacting with students.  

Responsibilities:

• Staffing the library when the teacher-librarian is not present

• Processing, arranging, and describing archival materials

• Assisting students/staff with readers advisory and finding materials

• Managing the circulation of books and other materials

• Keeping the library clean and orderly

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Desire to work with teens

• Archives experience is not necessary, however completion of Intro to Archives is required

• Flexibility as a busy high school library is always changing

Hours: This role is for approximately 6 hours per week; two afternoons from 2-5pm.

Pay: $12 per hour

Start Date: Immediate

Please email your resume and letter of interest to:

Bonnie McBride
Information and Media Specialist
Fenway High School
[email protected]