The Gates Archive is seeking an Assistant Archivist to join a dynamic
organization. Our environment is results-driven - requiring creativity,
collaboration and exceptional communication skills. The selected candidate
will join a new archive being created from the ground up, with careful
attention to best practices and innovative approaches to the active
management, transfer and preservation of paper and digital records.
This position requires relocation to the Pacific Northwest, and entails a
rigorous background and security check.
**Responsibilities: **
* Work closely with and under the direction of lead archivists to:
* Interact and collaborate with donors regarding acquisition of archival
materials
* Arrange and describe archival materials
* Refine and implement workflows for the acquisition, processing and access
of born-digital materials
* Maintain statistics, reports, and other metrics to improve collection
management functions
* Fulfill other organizational duties as required
**Qualifications:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty with a high degree of accuracy. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform essential functions.
**Required Skills **
* A demonstrated command of modern archival theory, standards, and practices
and their implementation. This knowledge includes an understanding of appraisal
methods, arrangement and description, preservation, and access
(physical/digital)
* Understanding of and ability to apply controlled vocabularies, and
descriptive standards, (e.g. DACS, EAD, and AAT)
* Knowledge of information technologies appropriate to special collections
and archives, and familiarity with database management, word processing,
spreadsheet software, and web-based applications and technologies used in an
archives environment
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively in a rapidly
changing environment
* Proven ability to prioritize work and meet multiple deadlines
* Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing
**Preferred Skills **
* Demonstrated experience creating online finding aids
* Demonstrated experience planning and managing processing projects
* Experience processing images and audio visual materials
* Familiarity with a variety of metadata standards (e.g. METS, MODS, and
PREMIS)
* Experience handling digital media and born-digital files in archival
collections
* Experience with the implementation of digital repository systems
* Experience performing basic preservation techniques to archival materials
(e.g. document flattening, fastener removal, rehousing, humidification, etc.)
* Experience with digitization of archival materials
* Experience interpreting and applying restrictions for access to and/or use
of archival materials
If you would like to apply, please email cover letter and resume to
[email protected]
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