Assistant Archivist, Southborough Historical Society, Southborough, MA
Posted February 25, 2019
The Southborough Historical Society located in Southborough, Massachusetts has an immediate opening for an Assistant Archivist.
Responsibilities:
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 Archivist will also provide reference and other assistance as needed.
Qualifications:
The Archivist must possess strong analytical, organizational, and computer skills, as well as a degree (or be working towards a degree) in Library Science (MLS) or Library Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA- accredited library school.
Experience with Mac systems preferred, especially Filemaker. The ability to self-direct is essential.
This is a two-year funded position (max 16K/year) with possible renewal and a highly flexible schedule at $35/hour.
To Apply:
Send letter of interest, résumé, and contact information for three references to info@southboroughhistory.
Southborough Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer.
The Southborough Historical Society is located in Southborough, Massachusetts, 20 miles west of Boston on the Mass Pike. While we are on the Boston-Worcester commuter rail, the museum itself is located 3 miles from the station, so conveyance is required.