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Archives/Records Intern, Town of Concord Archives, (Concord, MA)

Description

The Town of Concord is seeking a temporary intern to research, review, inventory, catalog and digitize records for the Town of Concord Archives and/or the Town’s Records Management efforts.  Requires knowledge of contemporary archival and records management principles and practices and electronic records and records management; Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in Library/Information Science and experience with governmental records and digitization preferred. Work schedule: 12-15 hours per week; primarily on-site with the potential for some remote work.  This is a temporary position is anticipated to run through June 2023, with the possibility of extension. Anticipated pay rate: $18/hour.  We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Municipal Archivist/Records Manager, completes research, review, inventorying, cataloging, and digitization of records found in the Town of Concord Archives or other Town Departments. 

  •  Reviews records with appropriate care for fragile and/or damaged records.
  • Completes inventories of records based on templates/instructions provided by the Municipal Archivist/Records Manager and/or other Town Staff.
  • Scans records using Town equipment and/or prepares records for scanning by vendor.
  • Organizes digital files as directed using consistent file naming conventions and formatting.
  • Exercised attention to detail in all aspects of the position with minimal need for oversight and review.

Requirements

Some college coursework in Library/Information Science required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Experience with governmental records and digitization preferred.

  • Knowledge of: contemporary archival and records management principles and practices; electronic records and records management; modern office procedures, practices and computer equipment. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work with a high level of detail; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal effectively with interruptions.

How to Apply

To find more information and apply, go to the following link: https://concordconnection.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/394?c=concordconnection .