Temporary Inventory Specialist, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Posted September 22, 2017

Temporary Inventory Specialist

 

Working with the Director of Archives and Special Collections, the Temporary Inventory Specialist will inventory, describe, and box up rare and fragile historical materials held by the Phillips Academy Archives to facilitate efficient intellectual and physical control of collections during a move as part of a library renovation. Collections include archival records, special collections books, flat files, and some oversized material. The inventory specialist will help determine the most appropriate housing of collections for the temporary move and long-term storage. This is a part-time (20 hours per week) non benefited position targeted to end no later than May 15, 2018.

 

This position will include working with dusty and dirty materials and moving, lifting, and carrying heavy over-size cartons. This position requires strong organizational skills and an attention to detail, accuracy, and quality control.

 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden her/his collections management skill set as part of a long-term, large-scale project.

 

The successful candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in history, and some background or course work in archives, libraries, museums is preferred. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and interest in working in a small-team environment are essential. Knowledge of standard software programs (MS Office) is required. 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Full background check required. If interested, please apply at http://www.andover.edu/employmentopportunities

Phillips Academy is an equal opportunity employer.