Archives and Records Center Assistant, City of Portland Archives, Portland, OR
Posted March 3, 2017
The City of Portland Archives and Records Center and Records Management Program was created in 1977 and is house in the Office of the City Auditor. The program is one of the oldest municipal archives and records programs in the U.S. As a combined program that also oversees a records center, our program offers candidates exposure to a wide range of information management tools and techniques.
Those hired for the position of Archives and Records Center Assistant will partake in a variety of duties including processing and joining the reference team.
Contact Person: Brian Johnson, Brian.K.Johnson@
Phone: (503) 865-4100
Address: 1800 SW 6th Ave., Suite 550, Portland, OR 97201
Pay: $11.00 per hour
Description of Duties:
- Assist with a variety of projects pertaining to historical and non-active governmental records.
- Duties may include research, reference, record retrieval and re-file services.
Requirement/Skills:
- Ability to lift 40 lbs. boxes, climb 10′ ladders and access boxes from all levels of records center shelving.
- Must have excellent organization, communication and analytic skills;
- Knowledge of computers and data entry skills, and an ability to work independently.
- Applicants are required to pass a comprehensive criminal background check before employment can begin.
Work Schedule:
- Open hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Work schedules are based around open Research Room hours and may require some flexibility regarding days and times.