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Archivist, School Sisters of St. Francis, Milwaukee, WI

Posted May 10, 2018

The International Office for the School Sisters of St. Francis in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a Catholic Women Religious Community, and non-profit organization is looking for an experienced Archivist to manage the Archives of the School Sisters of St. Francis.  Through innovation and implementation, the Archivist will preserve and make available the legacy of the School Sisters of St. Francis, not only for current Sisters, researchers, and guests, but for future generations as well.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with International Team Liaison to Archives to formulate and evaluate goals and objectives that promote the vision and mission of the Archives
  • Providing access to the Archives and responding to research requests from the International Team, Provincial Team, researchers and guests
  • Encouraging access by creating a welcoming reading/research workspace for Sisters and guests
  • Identifying and dedicating appropriate spaces for artifacts and artwork of archival value; also responsible for supplies, equipment, and general functioning of the Archives
  • Processing items of archival importance, including but not limited to, Sisters’ personal effects, photographs, CDs, DVDS, congregational documents, news articles, artifacts, and publications
  • Developing processing policies to ensure that records are processed in accordance with accepted standards and practices
  • Auditing current inventory to ensure only permanent records of archival importance are being maintained according to current archival standards and best practices
  • Planning and directing exhibitions and other outreach programs to broaden the use of collections; collaborate with the Mission Advancement and Communications departments in the creation of events, publications, and use of social media
  • Implementing content management systems to create online, searchable databases to access content
  • Designing and implementing processes for the digitization of collections for long-term preservation
  • Continuing professional development in the field of archival services, equipment, and professional standards through reading, attending conferences or classes, and meeting periodically with local archivists

Qualifications and Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
  • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in archives administration, preferably in a nonprofit or religious organization
  • Experience with varied formats of records including manuscripts, printed materials, photographs, audio-visual materials, artifacts, and artwork
  • Knowledge of digital preservation issues and best practices
  • Experience creating digital surrogates of archival materials according to current archival standards and best practices
  • Experience with database management software for the development of finding aids

Preferred

  • Formal coursework in archival administration
  • Working knowledge of software programs used in archival work
  • Experience in using archival collections to design and stage exhibits and interpreting displays for the public

Additional Experience Factors

  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn the history, heritage, culture, and core values of the School Sisters of St. Francis
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the Roman Catholic faith, culture, and history of the Catholic Church in North America.
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