Archivist, Museum and Collector Resource, (Fort Mitchell, KY)
Posted August 19, 2025
Description
Museum and Collector Resource, LLC (MCR), is seeking an Archivist for an 18-month, renewable position.
MCR is seeking an Archivist to perform a wide variety of professional library and archival duties in support of a greater Cincinnati/northern KY institution. The incumbent will primarily manage the processing – arrangement, description and some digitization – for a private family archive while working as part of the MCR team. Other tasks will include data entry, processing a small number of artifacts, handling communications for the project and client relations. This individual will perform complex assignments requiring independent judgment and actions, working independently and at times with others. Team members include MCR staff and institutional employees. The ideal candidate will possess an interest in the history of science and or publishing, experience with museum work and an aptitude for database management with a high degree of attention to detail. The Archivist will serve as MCR’s representative on site for presentations and interactions with the client. This is a full-time, temporary position, for 18 months with the possibility of renewal. Posting closes October 10, 2025.
Most work will take place in the area of Fort Mitchell, KY. The candidate will need reliable transportation. 10 % of the work may be performed remotely. Opportunity for domestic travel to other states may also be available.
Responsibilities
- Appraises, arranges and describes archival materials.
- Assists in setting up archival and artifact processing spaces.
- Creates finding aids.
- Rehouses collections.
- Enters data into the collections management database.
- Conducts quality control checks of data.
- Acts as the primary resource on archival issues for the project.
- Answers internal queries regarding the collections and the activities of the project.
- Digitizes archival documents and photographs and some 3-dimensional artifacts.
- Coordinates work with the client institution and other MCR staff.
- Writes reports.
- Moves library and archival materials and boxes in support of the project.
- Ensures that the work areas are clean and neat.
- Provides specifications for supply orders as needed.
- Tracks supply and equipment budgets.
- Conducts research.
- Makes order out of chaos in sometimes dusty and cluttered conditions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required.
- Master’s degree in library, archives or information science required.
- Previous archival experience required which can include an internship.
- Internship longer than 3 months full time preferred.
- 2+ years of library or archives experience preferred.
- Excellent computer skills including experience with Excel and at least one archival collections management system.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
- Strong ability to work well independently.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex tasks.
- Extremely accurate and detail oriented.
- Excellent interpersonal, planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to write concise and effective reports.
- Ability to handle delicate and valuable library and archival materials with extreme care.
- Ability to travel within the greater Cincinnati area and occasional air travel within the US.
- Knowledge of Society of American Archivists best practices and industry standards.
Compensation
Salary: $60,000-$65,000 dependent on level of experience.
How to Apply
Send a letter of interest and a current resume via email to: [email protected]. Please put “Family Archivist Job” in the subject line. Questions may also be sent to this email address.