Assistant Project Coordinator Special Archive, MTA Bridges and Tunnels (New York, NY)

Posted February 26, 2025

Job Summary:

MTA Bridges and Tunnels, aka, Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority or “TBTA,” seeks a Special Archive & Library Specialist to assist in the preservation, organization, and accessibility of its historical collections. These collections include long-time Chairman Robert Moses’ TBTA papers, engineering drawings, corporate records, artifacts, film footage, architectural models, and print and digital photographs. This role provides critical research support to internal departments such as the Internal Security Department (ISD), Maintenance, Office of the President, and Construction & Development Engineering teams by maintaining and retrieving historical records related to the planning and construction of the Authority’s seven bridges and two tunnels.

The specialist will also catalog new acquisitions, apply basic preservation techniques, and ensure the archive continues to document the agency’s evolving history. In addition, the role will be involved in programming, exhibit design, reference, and the provision of documentation to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in History (or related fields) and three (3) years professional experience as an archivist, with knowledge of archival and/or library best practices, plus additional requirements as listed.

How To Apply:

To learn more about the position and apply, please visit the official job posting, linked here.

Applications will be accepted through March 12 via the MyMTA Portal at https://www.mta.info/careers.