Archive Positions
Posted November 13, 2024
The Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center (JHC) at American Ancestors is an archive and educational center dedicated to collecting and preserving New England Jewish history, exploring Jewish heritage, and advancing understanding of the American Jewish experience. The JHC holds more than four million documents in its collections pertaining to New England Jewish individuals, families, businesses, and…
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Posted November 12, 2024
Job Description: The Yale Center for British Art (YCBA) seeks an Archives Assistant to support the work of archivists in the museum’s Archives department. Under the general supervision of the Chief Archivist, the Archives Assistant will assist with the establishment of physical and intellectual control of the Archives’ holdings, including both analog and born-digital records….
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Posted November 4, 2024
he Weissman Preservation Center at Harvard Library is pleased to offer 2 eight-week summer work appointments. We welcome applications from conservation graduate students in book, paper, and photograph specialties. Summer worker(s) will report to the respective format specialist (Senior Paper Conservator, Senior Photograph Conservator, Senior Rare Book Conservator), and gain practical experience in a busy…
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Posted November 4, 2024
The Peabody Essex Museum’s institutional archives contain the official papers and records of PEM and its ancestor organizations, dating back to the institution’s founding as the East India Marine Society in 1799. It comprises vast unknown and hidden assets surely filled with compelling stories and unrealized ideas, as PEM’s history parallels and reflects the history…
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Posted November 4, 2024
Position Summary This position supports the Association of Maine Archives and Museums (MAM), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3). MAM is the only professional association representing museums, archives, historical societies, and other collecting institutions in the State of Maine. The Executive Director will serve as the visionary leader for MAM, working with the Executive Committee and Board of…
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Posted October 28, 2024
Position Description: The University Archivist and Assistant Director for Special Collections at Worcester Polytechnic Institute provides leadership, mentorship, and vision for programs and services that document, preserve, and share the rich historical legacy of the WPI community and its cultural and intellectual life through the university’s archives and special collections. This management position supervises two outstanding professionals and…
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Posted October 28, 2024
Jacob’s Pillow seeks several Project Catalogers to work with the Digital Archivist on a grant-funded project to improve Jacob’s Pillow’s digital infrastructure. Catalogers are responsible for consistently entering accurate metadata into a CollectiveAccess database. STATUS: Part-Time DURATION: January 2025–December 2025 LOCATION: Remote or Hybrid COMPENSATION: $21.00–$24.00 per hour HOURS: 15–25 hours per week, flexible schedule RESPONSIBILITIES PREFERRED QUALIFICATION How to Apply: View…
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Posted October 28, 2024
Jacob’s Pillow seeks a Cataloging Project Manager to help the Digital Archivist manage the cataloging portion of a grant-funded project to improve Jacob’s Pillow’s digital infrastructure. The Cataloging Project Manager will be primarily responsible for overseeing the quality assurance processes as well as helping supervise a team of Project Catalogers. STATUS: Full-Time (Starting part-time in December 2024, followed…
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Posted October 28, 2024
Time Commitment and Compensation:This is a one-year, full-time, grant-funded fellowship. Compensation is $45,000 annually and offers health and wellness benefits. This may be a remote position. Position commences January 1 and runs through December 31. Computer/software and professional development and travel funds will be provided, as will membership in SAA, OHA, and other appropriate organizations….
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Posted October 28, 2024
JM Family Enterprises has a 2025 summer paid digital archivist internship available in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The JM Family College Internship program is designed to create an opportunity for college students to have meaningful work experiences that tie to their programs of study. As part of this program, you will actively contribute to your team’s success, learn…
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