Archivists, The Winthrop Group, New York, NY
Posted January 29, 2018
#1 – PROJECT ARCHIVIST POSITIONS
Two Full or Part-Time positions
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Begin Date: Immediately
Duration: 6 months
The Winthrop Group’s Information & Archival Services Division is seeking candidates for two temporary project archivist positions. The successful candidates will report to a Winthrop Lead Archivist who will be responsible for training and for oversight of work assignments. The range of archives-related assignments with Winthrop clients may include any, several, or all of the following:
- records surveys of analog and/or digital resources
- preparing archival collections for storage
- developing finding aids and/or capturing and recording metadata
- implementation of records retention schedules
- project planning
Potential Areas of Responsibility
- Reviewing unprocessed records collections in multiple formats and identifying archival records
- Preparing preliminary subject analysis and physical condition inventories
- Accurately capturing names, subjects, dates, formats, and other descriptive and identifying data and/or preparing various finding aids
- Drafting work plan(s) for processing
- Weeding records having no informational or intrinsic value
- Arranging, rehousing, and cataloging analog records in accord with standard archival practices and protocols
- Assessing electronic records and preparing them for ingest
- Assisting with retrieval and research
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in history or other subject
- Two years of experience and/or education in archives and records management, information sciences, or a related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in basic archives processing methodologies including familiarity with archival arrangement and description and development of finding aids
- Familiarity with database software and applications in archives
- Clear and accurate writing skills
Helpful Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Archives Management, Library and Information Sciences (with archives component)
- Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists
- Experience with electronic records and familiarity with digital formats
To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references to David Kay at [email protected] and Sam Markham at [email protected]
#2 – ASSISTANT ARCHIVIST – New York, NY
The Winthrop Group’s Information & Archival Services Division is seeking a qualified candidate for an Assistant Archivist position in New York City. The position offers an opportunity to participate in the ongoing development of a corporate archive.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Under the general supervision of a Winthrop Lead Archivist, the professional in this position will:
- PROCESS and CATALOG selected records for the purpose of accomplishing accessibility and enabling use of these resources
- ADD to an existing taxonomy utilizing defined vocabularies associated with the archival assets of a major consulting services company
- CONDUCT RESEARCH and develop content for specified topics
- IDENTIFY materials that may be particularly appropriate for digitization
- APPLY professional methods and insights to ensure quality results that will support the retrieval needs of our client’s diverse information and knowledge users
- PARTICIPATE as an active member of a team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- MLIS or MA in history with a certificate in archival management
- Experience processing and cataloging archival records
- Experience working in business archives
- Experience undertaking content development with various documentary resources
- Familiarity with electronic records management (ERM)
- Familiarity with basic preservation techniques
- Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 35-40 lbs.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and content management systems
- Familiarity with Alfresco desirable.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Assistant Archivist will work in an office environment in Manhattan’s Garment District and in a storage environment as needed. The individual must be comfortable working alone when necessary. No travel anticipated.
DURATION & STATUS
This is a contract position that will extend to December 28, 2018 with possibility of an extension.
APPLY
E-mail brief cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, and contact information for three references, and a brief writing sample to:
Eunice Liu
Lead Archivist
Email address: [email protected]