ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Arizona Historical Society is a nonprofit organization and state agency established in 1864. AHS connects people through the power of Arizona’s history. AHS collects, preserves, and tells the story of Arizona’s past through museum exhibitions, libraries and archives, historic sites, educational programs, and the Journal of Arizona History. AHS seeks to be the driving force strengthening Arizona’s communities by promoting history through leadership, partnership, and scholarship.

 949 E 2nd Street

Tucson, Arizona, 85719

Hourly: $22.00 

Grade: 19

This position will remain open until filled

The archivist is responsible for the cycle of a collection from the initial acquisition of records with significant historical and research value in any format (print, photograph, sound, moving images, digital) to the arrangement, description, cataloging, preservation, and providing reference for these materials.
You will participate in providing access to the collections both in person and remotely; participate in the development of Library & Archive Division policies and procedures; asses processing priorities; assist with monitoring the status or physical facilities; identify and apply for grants; assist with streamlining procedures; identify cost-saving measures and sharing of resources; enhance public service wherever possible; assist with maintaining agency records; contribute to data collection and analysis; identify, evaluate, recruit and train volunteers and interns; represent AHS on various internal, local and regional committees; participate in outreach programs; plan reading room and online exhibits; collaborate in developing Library & Archive Division brochures/materials and contribute to the agency's mission, goals and strategic plans as needed.

• Respond to references, both on-site and remotely

• Coordinate security, policies, procedures, and schedule of the Reading Room

• Coordinates digitization of archival collections in response to paid duplication requests from external stakeholders, as well as requests from internal departments

• Contributes content to agency online and social media initiatives

• Processing archival collections: prioritize, arrange, describe, and preserve new and backlogged collections

• Participates in education and outreach programs

• Developing and conducting instruction sessions, participation in community events

• Assists with growth development, promotion, and access to AHS Collections, including maintaining the library catalog, and finding aids and other resources on agency websites

• Identify and supervise graduate internship and/or volunteer projects

Knowledge:

• General archival principles, methods, and standards of practice

• Reference principles and best practices

• Arizona/Southwest History

• Broad knowledge of principles of information architecture

• Experience in archival instruction

Skills:

• Strong commitment to working with the public and contributing to a customer service team

• Experience using library and archives tools, such as catalogs and finding aids to conduct research

• Excellent communication and time management

• Strong Problem-solving skills and the ability to respond productively to unanticipated changes and assignments

Abilities:

• Move from working independently to working as part of a team

• Prioritize resources/time to meet deadlines and benchmarks

• Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning, continuing education, and public service

• Aptitude for proposing creative solutions within budgetary constraints

• Demonstrated track record for engagement with various constituencies, internally and externally

• Master's degree in either Library Science with archives focus from an ALA-accredited program; Master's degree in Archival Studies or Archives Administration; Master's degree in History

• Must be able to obtain a state driver's license

• This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brian Westerberg at brian.westerberg@azdoa.gov