Collections Archivist, Alabama

Posted February 18, 2022

Description:

Position: 30430 – Archivist 

Annual Salary Range: $35,457.60 – $53,707.20

Deadline to Apply: March 25, 2022

The Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) seeks a motivated, detail-oriented Collections Archivist to work in the department’s Archival Collections Section. Responsible for arranging and describing archival collections at the ADAH, the Archival Collections Section is committed to providing access to historical records that give voice to previously underrepresented groups. In June 2020, the ADAH issued a Statement of Recommitment to inclusive history.

The Collections Archivist will work in all aspects of archival collections work, which includes arranging and rehousing collections; monitoring the environment of archival storage areas; creating catalog records and finding aids for recent acquisitions; revising legacy catalog records and finding aids; and promoting the ADAH and its programs through presentations, tours, and other outreach activities. This is a full-time position and includes state benefits.

How to apply:

For application instructions and more information, please visit the department’s employment page.

Please contact Dorothy Gidiere at [email protected] or 334-353-4746 for questions about this position or the application process.