Archive Positions
Posted November 4, 2026
Description:John J. Burns Library of rare books, special collections, and archives at Boston College is seeking an adept Processing Archivist to support the mission of the Boston College Libraries by facilitating access to primary source material. Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment…
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Posted October 27, 2026
Description Project: Houghton Mifflin and the 1933 publication of Mein Kampf I am a UK-based author researching Houghton Mifflin’s publication of the abridged American edition of Hitler’s Mein Kampf in 1933. I am seeking a reliable freelance research assistant based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to consult relevant archival records at Harvard University and provide high-quality digital…
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Posted October 27, 2026
Job Description: The School of Theology Reference Assistant supports the Reading Room and Reference Services team in the Boston University Archives and Special Collections. In addition to working in the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center in the Mugar Library, this position will answer reference questions and provide reading room support in Boston University’s School of…
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Posted October 26, 2026
Job Description As part of the Commonwealth’s Future of Work initiative, state agencies in Massachusetts are transitioning to using largely digital records systems. As a result, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) has undertaken a comprehensive digitization project for its collection of architectural and engineering drawings. Under supervision of the Assistant Archivist, the…
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Posted October 26, 2026
Job Description The Storytelling team works to expand the organization’s impact through journalism, photography, film/video, web content, mapping, asset management, and data visualization. As one of the largest funders to individual storytellers in this work, it also identifies key grantmaking, and fellowship opportunities with creative talent. Much of the team’s programmatic activity is focused on…
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Posted October 22, 2026
Description:Are you drawn to cultural exploration? Wondering what it might be like to work in a museum? If your answer is “Yes!,” an internship at PEM might be right for you. PEM internships offer opportunities to build skills, learn about the arts and discover career opportunities in museums. You’ll collaborate side by side with professionals…
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Posted October 22, 2026
Job Description The LLA is excited to announce that we’re looking for an Archivist to join our team! We’re seeking a detail-oriented, passionate individual who values preserving history, caring for archival collections, and making the past accessible for future generations. Interested in helping preserve and share our history? We’d love to hear from you! Using…
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Posted October 20, 2026
Description Mount St. Scholastica and the Monastic Congregation of St. Scholastica are seeking a full-time archivist to lead an active archive of religious communities. The Archivist will be responsible for managing, updating, and improving both the archives of Mount St. Scholastica and the Monastic Congregation of St. Scholastica collections. This includes appraising and accessioning records,…
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Posted October 20, 2026
Description Reporting to the Director of Archives and Special Collections within the Barnard Library, the Senior Archivist processes, or facilitates the processing of archival collections, serves as the first point of contact for reference services, and coordinates activities in the Barnard Archives and Special Collections reading room. Working in a team environment, the Senior Archivist…
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Posted October 20, 2026
Job Decription: The City of Cambridge seeks a Records Management and Archives intern to assist the Records Management and Archives Manager with various projects that will help to expand the records management and archival program within the City Clerk’s office. Under the supervision of the program manager, the intern will work on various projects that…
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