Project Archivist - Temporary

Summary:

The Project Archivist is dedicated to the processing, description and preservation of School records in both digital and analog form. The candidate will be expected to produce finding aids using ArchivesSpace, and should have knowledge of other access tools, the development of DACS, digitization, and related technical issues. This role is also responsible for providing customer-focused service and building positive and constructive relationships with stakeholders by understanding their needs and problems, and providing timely communication and service.

This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week for a minimum of one year. The schedule can be flexible.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Processes, describes and preserves School records in both digital and analog form in compliance with accepted archival procedures and standards. Utilizing ArchivesSpace, creates appropriate records and finding aids.
• Digitizes documents and photographs as needed in accordance with the departmental standards.
• Shelf maintenance in the storage areas to re-shift, shelve, and ensure collections are properly stored.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties assigned
• Archival reference support and community outreach as needed

• In the process of finishing or having completed a Master's Degree in Information Science, Library Science or a similar degree such as Public History from an ALA-accredited program with a concentration in archives management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Customer service experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience processing archival records, records management, and digital preservation
• Knowledge of Preservica and Omeka helpful
• Demonstrated knowledge of archives and records management theory and practice, including experience processing archival records
• Demonstrated ability to appraise, process, and describe both analog and born-digital historical records
• Working knowledge of archival software systems such as ArchivesSpace
• Fluency with relevant standards for archival description, including DACS, EAD, Dublin Core, METS, MODS, and MARC
• Strong decision-making and project management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail
• Strong computer proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment

Work Characteristics and Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Physical demands exceed those of sedentary work. Must be able to remain on their feet or sit for extended periods of time, go up and down flights of steps, as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift.
• Office work environment
• Repetitive work
• Tolerance to mold and dust
• Be able to lift up to 30lbs and retrieve items from high and low shelves.
• Uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopies, filing cabinets and fax machines
• Required to stand, talk, hear, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
• Must be capable of using visual display terminal with continuous wrist movement on a keyboard

The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individual's race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, sex, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness), genetic information, refusal to provide genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing, ancestry, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

The Lawrenceville School conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave, and retirement plan options, and many other valuable programs.