Project Archivist

This is a Part Time Job

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Archives Manager, the project archivist would work independently with some direction to arrange, rehouse, and create finding aids for Minnesota Public Radio’s paper and ephemeral archives collections relating to past programming, events, and membership activities.

Work Location: On-Site, St. Paul, MN

Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Application Deadline: Until filled.

Position Responsibilities:
• Physically processing and arranging paper records and 3D ephemeral materials according to best archival practices
• Labeling boxes in accordance with formatting previously set by the archives manager
• Using Microsoft Word, creating DACS-compliant finding aids at the box or folder level, as deemed appropriate based on the material content
• Performing basic preventative preservation methods, such as removing paper clips, staples, or other harmful fasteners

Required Education and Experience
• Master’s of Library and Information Studies or similar degree, coursework, or demonstrated relevant experience
• Experience processing, arranging, and describing archival collections

Required Skills
, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Understanding of archival arrangement and preservation principles
• Ability to arrange and describing archival or special collections
• Ability to create associated finding aids
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with some direction

Preferred Skills
and Experience:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Reporting to this Position: None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment, records storage environment, and sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to bend, squat, reach, and balance
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level
• Moderate dust levels

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.