Archivist, Southborough Historical Society, Southborough, MA
Posted February 12, 2018
The Southborough Historical Society located in Southborough, Massachusetts has an immediate opening for an Archivist. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Archivist will accession, arrange, digitize, describe, and re-house manuscript collections, photographs, maps, and other material as well as implement basic preservation methods. The ED will also provide reference and other assistance as needed. The Archivist must possess strong analytical, organizational, and mac-based computer skills, as well as a degree in Library Science, Library Information Science or Museum Science from an ALA- accredited library school. Knowledge of American and New England history required along with 1-3 years’ experience with archival records, preferably in a museum setting. This is a 10-15 hour a week ($30/hour), 1-year grant-funded position, with optional 1-year extensions. To apply, send letter of interest, résumé, and contact information for two references to [email protected]
Southborough is a pleasant New England town located approximately 20 miles west of Boston on the Boston-Worcester Commuter Rail Line.