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Archivist, Chicago History Museum, Chicago, IL

Description: The Archivist helps manage and coordinate all aspects of the Archives unit in partnership with the Archivist for Visual Materials, including supervising interns responsible for the care and management of CHM’s Archives and Manuscripts, and Architecture holdings; the Archivist also bears direct responsibility for the assessment, development, arrangement and description, and maintenance of CHM’s…


University Archivist, Athens State University, Athens, AL

Description: The Archivist is responsible for preservation and conservation of collections and records relating to the history of Athens State University. The majority of these items are unique to this institution. Duties include organizing, preserving, developing, and digitizing University historical material; developing finding aids; supervising student workers and volunteers; showcasing special collections; identifying and cultivating…


Archivist/Heritage Cultural Collection Coordinator, Chugachmiut, Anchorage AK

Description: Chugachmiut is looking for an Archivist/Heritage Cultural Collection Coordinator to start as soon as possible. Duties: Organize and classify archival records, materials and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.  Locate new materials for acquisition or display.  Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information…


Consulting Archivist, History Factory, Chantilly, VA

Description: The Consulting Archivist will work within diverse project environments to deliver innovative work that ranges from strategy to execution and ongoing management. The Consulting Archivist’s primary responsibility will be to work with senior client leaders and functional areas to develop a deep understanding of the organization’s current information landscape and recommend archival strategies and…


Project Archivist, Millis Public Library, Millis, MA

Description: The Millis Public Library seeks candidates for a temporary, part-time Archivist who will be responsible for the processing and digitizing items from the library’s local history collection. Schedule is flexible within normal business hours. This is a grant-funded position that reports to the Library Director. Preferred Qualifications: MLIS or MLIS Student. Specialization in archives…


Librarian Archivist, Pueblo City County Library, Pueblo, CO

Description: Pueblo City County Library District has a fantastic opportunity for a Librarian Archivist to manage its archival collections in a way that creates optimal value for the library and its customers. The Librarian Archivist serves as a lead reference librarian who supports local history collection development and management, develops exhibits, and creates and delivers…


Digitization Assistant, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, MA

Description: American Ancestors and The New England Historic Genealogical Society is seeking a part-time, temporary (14 hours per week for 13 months) Digitization Assistant to scan historic materials as we work to make them available on our website, www.AmericanAncestors.org. The Digitization Assistant will be able to handle fragile materials with utmost care, concentrate while performing…


Lead Archivist, Winthrop Group, Mid-Hudson Region, NY

Description: The Winthrop Group has an opening for a full-time Lead Archivist to assist in establishing a private archive for a family. This is a salaried one-year contract position in New York State near Dutchess County. Key Responsibilities: Survey unprocessed collection and determine record groups and series. Develop and implement a prioritized work plan in…


Lead Archivist, Winthrop Group, Columbus, IN

Description: The Winthrop Group has an immediate opening for a full-time Lead Archivist to assist in establishing The Heritage Program (Archives and Historical Restoration Center) for a Fortune 500 Company. This is a one-year Winthrop contract with the possibility of extension. Key Responsibilities: • Survey collections and determine record groups and series. • Develop and…


Interim Roving Archivist, Massachusetts State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), Massachusetts

Description: The Massachusetts State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) seeks to hire a trained and experienced archivist for a part-time, contract position to provide advice, consultation, and training to successful applicants in the Massachusetts SHRAB Roving Archivist Program. This is an interim position of five months to provide temporary support to the Roving Archivist Program….