History Associates Incorporated
Archivist
Institution Type: | Other |
Location: | Florida, United States |
Position: | Archivist |
History Associates is currently recruiting a qualified individual with experience in the arrangement and description of analog and digital AV and textual materials. We have an immediate opportunity for the selected candidate at a confidential client site in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The work is expected to run for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for a number of follow-on years.
History Associates is a professional historical services firm with over thirty years of experience in providing customized historical, archival, records management, museum and exhibit services to corporate, government, non-profit organizations, and individuals.
Job Description
The Archivist will review History Associates’ recommendations from an initial Archival Assessment to determine short and long term plans for implementation of a structured, archival program at the client site in Fort Lauderdale. The archival program will focus on meeting the immediate access needs of the client, as well as on the long-term preservation of the client’s digital and analog archival materials. As part of the newly developed archival program, it is expected that the archivist will appraise, process, and implement disposition decisions for the client’s records. A major part of the program will be selecting and implementing a Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) to manage digitized and born-digital materials, as well as determining and creating appropriate metadata to support robust search capabilities. In addition, the archivist will work with the client to determine possible repositories for future donation of some portion of the archives.
The selected candidate will work with the existing Information Technology team to develop and implement standardized workflows and best practices for the digitization of paper, photographic, video, audio, and artwork collections. The archivist will be responsible for direct reporting to the client on project progress and work plans. Although the successful candidate will function as an independent, on the ground decision-maker, he/she will be accountable to and supported by History Associates’ archival staff and management team in Rockville, MD. The candidate will be responsible for providing periodic progress reports to History Associates’ managers and show tangible, proven accomplishments to the supervisor during site visits throughout the year.
This position is full-time; 40 hours per week and includes a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including paid holidays; annual and sick leave; medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.
Education Requirements
Master's degree in library science, history, or related discipline with a concentration in archival studies or archival courses, seminars, internships, or relevant practical experience.
Job Requirements
- At least two years of demonstrated experience arranging and describing archival records in a variety of formats (analog and digital; paper, photographs, audio, video, art).
- Experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing Digital Asset Management Systems (DAMS); including the creation of appropriate levels of metadata to meet access and preservation demands.
- Comprehensive understanding of tools and programs available for processing electronic records.
- Demonstrated practical knowledge of archival policies and procedures.
- Proven examples of working under strict deadlines.
- Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with members of a diverse team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter that indicates interest/qualifications in the position, resume, (unofficial) transcripts, names and contact information (including e-mail address) of three professional references to:
History Associates Incorporated
Attn: Doris Miles, Director of Personnel
300 N. Stonestreet Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
E-mail: dmiles@historyassociates.com
History Associates is an equal opportunity employer
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ONLY APPLICANTS MEETING ALL JOB REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED POSITION OPENED UNTIL FILLED Qualified applicants should send a cover letter that indicates interest/qualifications in the position, resume, (unofficial) transcripts, names and contact information (including e-mail address) of three professional references to: History Associates Incorporated Attn: Doris Miles, Director of Personnel 300 N. Stonestreet Avenue Rockville, MD 20850 E-mail: dmiles@historyassociates.com History Associates is an equal opportunity employer |
Website: | http://www.historyassociates.com |
Primary Category: | Library and Information Science |
Secondary Categories: | Historic Preservation History of Science, Medicine, and Technology Local History |
Posting Date: | 06/23/2015 |
Closing Date | 10/16/2015 |