U.S. Archivist Supervisor
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Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This job is to assist the Church History Department in its purpose to help Gods children make and keep sacred covenants by coordinating and directing the work of others. It will also build and preserve a world-class collection of historically significant records that testify of and defend the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus this role you will supervise interns and volunteers who support the acquisition and processing of Church history records.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate unsolicited donations for historical significance and appropriateness.
- Supervise interns and volunteers including remote team members.
- Plan and execute acquisition projects managing hundreds of donated archival records annually.
- Develop and deliver training for employees and volunteers.
- Manage workflows monitor results and report progress.
- Conduct oral history interviews and acquire records from key contributors.
Qualifications
Required:
- Masters degree in history library science archival studies anthropology sociology global studies or other related fields.
- Six years of experience; or equivalent education and experience mix.
- Broad knowledge of history especially Church history.
- Mastery-level understanding of archival principles and practices.
- Proven ability to supervise train and mentor others.
- Excellent project management and communication skills
- Ability to sit for long periods of time while using computer monitors/equipment.
- Able to tolerate exposure to dust and mold from old records and artifacts.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to travel 3-5 times per year.
Preferred:
- Language skills
- In-depth knowledge of important people dates locations and events related to Church history in the United States
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Guest Services
- Merchandising
- Experience with Children
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Neonatal Ventilator
About Company
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