The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee is seeking a Processing Archivist.
Title: Processing Archivist
Department: Global Archives
Reports to: Senior Processing Archivist
Status: Full-Time Regular
Location: New York
JDC’s Global Archives, which contain over 3 miles of institutional records, over 100,000
photographs, oral histories, and films, constitute an unparalleled repository of modern Jewish
history, one of the most significant in the world, as well as an extensive documentary record of
the history of American humanitarian work over the past century.
I. RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement processing plans
- Survey, arrange, describe and re-house collections in accordance with best practices
- Assist Senior Processing Archivist with survey of institutional records and collection inventories
- Contribute to departmental blog, exhibits, and other projects as needed
- May train interns, students, and volunteers to assist with collection processing
- Assist with reference and provide support for additional projects as needed
II. JOB SPECIFICATIONS
A. SKILLS NEEDED:- Professional archival processing experience or advanced course work in archival theory and methodology
- Familiarity with archival standards, specificallyDACS and EAD, and basic preservation standards for archival materials
- Experience with MS Office required
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a production-oriented, team enviromnent
- Ability and willingness to shift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.
- MLS/MLIS with archival concentration or MA in archival studies required
- Interest in and knowledge of Jewish history preferred
- Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
robin.salsberg@jdcny.org.
Source:
http://www.jdc.org/about-jdc/careers/2014/processing-archivist.html
