Archivist, Mercy Health Ministry, St. Louis, MO

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The Archives serve as the final repository for the historical records of Mercy Health Ministry, including records from hospitals, clinics, shared services, and ministries. These records comprise of histories, photographs, artifacts, publications, audio-visual materials, and other items. The Archivist works to document the history of the ministry by collecting and preserving these materials and making them available to those serving in the Ministry. 

• Oversees, creates and maintains, archival practices to ensure appropriate preservation and collection of documents and artifacts according to accepted archival practices
• Identifies, collects, preserves, arranges, stores and makes available for use the enduring archival records in various media forms of the Mercy Health Ministry
• Collaborates with Mercy Integrated Marketing in preserving archival material and resources related to various digital platforms and video formats  
• Oversees, maintains and updates the Inventory of Archival holdings to ensure prompt access to documents and information
• Monitors and maintains appropriate environmental conditions, and takes measures to prevent damage by fire or other disasters
• Encourage/Assist hospitals and clinics within the health ministry with archives
• Recommends archival resources for key ministry meetings and initiatives
• Assist with the preparation of photographic and other displays as needed for public display
• Responds to requests from Ministry Leaders and other representatives of Mercy
• Participates in archival organizations as appropriate, and stays abreast of archival practices
• Supervises staff and volunteers as needed

Because you’re committed to excellence, you understand the importance of being properly prepared for your role at Mercy. That’s why you’ll bring to your role the right set of qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in archives, library science, history or related field
• One year experience in an archival or records retention position
• Certification or working toward certification from the Academy of Certified Archivists
• Experience in the application of digital technologies used in archives and archiving of digital materials, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Access, Excel and Outlook
• Organizational and managerial skills, which include the ability to establish priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to attend to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work alone as well as with others
• Willingness and ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds
• Ability to travel when required and stay up to a week at a location away from St. Louis
• Willingness to develop a thorough understanding of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Health Ministry and their related history
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

We’ll Support You at Work and Home 

Our foundations are built on dignity and respect. Modern Healthcare Magazine named us as a “top 100 places to work.” We go out of our way to help people feel welcomed. We offer day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, and employer-matched retirement funds, even to part-time employees. We’re proud to provide tuition reimbursement to help you grow and learn new skills.

What Makes a Good Match for Mercy 

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us, along with exceptional quality care. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and are not afraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a fit for you as well, we encourage you to apply.