Traveling Archivist, Kansas Historical Society, Topeka, KS
Posted May 14, 2025
Description
The Kansas Historical Society seeks to hire a Traveling Archivist to support the State Archives in providing onsite consultation to promote records management and archives best practices for local and state government agencies and offices. The candidate will participate in preservation projects to improve overall access to historically significant Kansas government records and develop records retention and disposition schedules.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: Six months of experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring activities relevant to the agency’s programs.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in history or library/information science with archival administration concentration, or related field is preferred.
The successful applicant should have knowledge of:
- records and information management methods and best practices;
- archival methods and best practices;
- electronic information systems including document and/or content management systems, imaging systems, and database management systems;
- digital preservation methods and best practices;
- metadata standards for archives, records management, and digital preservation
- American history with special emphasis on western and Kansas history.
The position requires the ability to:
- work with a variety of people and in a team environment;
- balance multiple projects;
- meet deadlines;
- express ideas clearly, orally, and in writing to groups with varying expertise in the relevant subject matter
Status: Full-Time, Temporary
Compensation: $ 18.26/hr. (Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.)
How to Apply
Applicants should apply here: https://jobs.sok.ks.gov/psc/sokhrprdcg/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=216524&PostingSeq=1&
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Megan Burton
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 272-8681 x272
Mailing Address: Kansas Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66615
Closing date: 5/20/2025