Assistant Project Archivist Project Internal Only
Assistant Project Archivist Project Internal Only
Posted on :
16-03-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Monthly Salary
$ 3393 - 4517
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
16-03-2025
Job Description
Description
This is a projectposition for internalNW Museum of Arts and Culture employees only
This project position is expected to last thru June 30 2025Schedule: 40 hours a week Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8:30 to 5:00pm. Option for telework 12 days/week after successful completion of sixmonth probationary period.
Who we are:
The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC) seeks to engage our audiences in the appreciation of art history and culture of the Inland Northwest and beyond through collection stewardship exhibitions and programs that enrich and inspire. Established in 1916 the MAC is the oldest cultural organization in Spokane Washington and serves over 100000 visitors each year from around the region. The museum collections contain over 63000 objects including the largest known collection of Plateau tribes art and artifacts.
What you will be doing:
You will serve a crucial role in providing broader access to the collections held in the Joel E. Ferris Research Archives at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. You will engage with the public and museum employees providing outstanding service and guidance to researchers by phone email or in person by determining the scope of inquiry and identifying resources available. You will also be assisting the Curator of Archives and Special Collections in processing and digitization projects collection record cataloging and serves as an important link in connecting researchers to archival collections.Duties
Some of what youll enjoy doing includes:
- Independently work to digitize inventory and record metadata for unprocessed archival photographic materials
- Converts nitrate negative images to digital files
- Assist the Curator of Special Collections in the identification of cellulose nitrate negatives and their level of deterioration
Qualifications
Work setting: Indoor archival environment. Handles silver nitrate negatives for digitization with the use of nitrile gloves and safety goggles exposure limited to four hours or less with frequent breaks in a wellventilated space.
REQUIRED:
A bachelors degree in library/information sciences museum studies history public history anthropology or related field
OR
Any combination of education/relevant experience totaling four 4 years
AND
Ability to move or transfer boxes and materials weighing up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
- Highly organized with attention to detail for tracking documenting and reporting information and statistics
- Tolerance for working around dust and dirt
- Ability to work well in a team as well as independently
- Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse equitable respectful and inclusive workplace
- Demonstrate a commitment to growth learning and selfawareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment
- Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment
- Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group team organization or community
- Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization
- Models and champions our culture and values; cultivates a shared strategic vision; develops people; drives results; fosters learning; builds relationships; fosters teamwork and collaboration; communicates effectively; makes things happen as a public servant; leads and navigates change; embraces and embeds inclusion in decision making
PREFERRED:
- Previous experience digitizing photographic collections in an archive or library setting
- Knowledge of library or archives functions practices and procedures with past experience cataloging in DACs and ISAD(G)
- Experience processing archival collections through arrangement and description procedures
- Experience handling photographic negatives and photography equipment
- Ability to understand complex organizational hierarchies and records management best practices
- Experience editing and managing digital images through Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Ability to think outside the box creatively find solutions and research a variety of subject matter
Supplemental Information
Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
- A letter of interestdescribing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting;
- A current resume or CV detailing experience and education
- A current list of at least three 3 professional referenceswith current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)
NOTE:By submitting these materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the duties summary section or supplemental questions of the application. Please do not refer to resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.
Opportunity for All:
The MAC celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race creed color national origin citizenship or immigration status marital status families with children (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sex sexual orientation gender identity diversity age status as a protected veteran honorably discharged veteran or military status status as an individual with the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact Angie Anderson ator email.
Employment Type
Contract
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
