Archives Technician (term)
The Winthrop Group
New York City

The Winthrop Group's Information & Archival Services Division has an immediate
opening for a full-time Archives Technician in New York City for a 9-month
project. Under the supervision of the Project Archivist, the Archives
Technician will assist in the duties described below. The work will take place
in a storage environment in East Harlem with an anticipated start date in July
2016.

  
Major tasks and responsibilities:

  
Organize and shelve cartons of unprocessed records from client storage

Inventory and re-house unprocessed records as needed

Create folder and box labels, sleeve photographs and slides, enter and conduct
quality control of data

Assist Project Archivist with tasks to guarantee quality results and on-time
completion of project work

Minimum qualifications:

  
Graduate of an MLS/MLIS or MA in History program, with a concentration in
archives

Entry level experience with fundamentals of processing and cataloging archival
records and familiarity with archival principles and practices

Ability to employ basic preservation techniques and proper handling of
artifacts and fragile, and sensitive records including photographic materials

Knowledge of relational databases and archives management systems (Access,
Filemaker, ArchivesSpace, etc.)

Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask

Ability to lift and reach boxes weighing up to 40 lbs.

Preferred qualifications:

  
Skilled typing

Interest in and/or knowledge of running

Compensation:

Hourly rate based on experience and level of qualification.

  
  
Contact Information:

Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and the names, titles, and
contact information for three references to The Winthrop Group, attention of
Sam Markham at [log in to unmask]



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