Archivist, University of Maine at Fort Kent, (Fort Kent, ME)

Posted January 20, 2026

Job Description

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is looking to hire an Archivist. The primary responsibilities of this position are to manage the processing and procedures of the Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes collection, and to perform original and copy cataloging of traditional, archival, and electronic materials. This position reports to the Director of the Acadian Archives and works with Blake Library, faculty, other campus departments, the St. John Valley community, the University of Maine System Libraries (UMSL) and Maine InfoNet.

The salary for this position is $50,000 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits ( UMPSA Single Page Benefits ) include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

To manage accessioning, arrangement, description, and encoding for all archival collections.
To process collections.
To create and maintain local accessioning and processing standards in accordance with national archival standards.
To create and manage finding aid usability and visibility.
To develop policies and procedures in the area of the collection.
To perform original and copy cataloging of materials, including traditional and electronic materials, and to process authority control of records in the catalog based on the UMS Cataloging Standards document.
To assist the Director of the Acadian Archives in analyzing the collections’ strengths and weaknesses and in selecting materials for acquisition in accordance with the mission of the Archives and the needs of the collection.
To train staff on standards and processing.
To manage and configure access to Archives collections using appropriate tools such as ArchivesSpace.
To provide assistance in analyzing needs and making recommendations for purchase of materials and equipment.
To provide reference services, offer tours, and support Archives activities as needed.
To perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills particularly pertaining to archival methods, cataloging, and authority control.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to formulate and articulate policies, procedures, expectations, and practices.
Strong time management, supervisory, organizational, and technical skills.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS/MSIS).
1 to 3 years professional archival experience required.
French language both written and oral strongly preferred.

Compensation and Hours

Full Time
Minimum/Maximum Salary: $50,000

How to Apply:

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