Librarian
at The American Alpine Club

Reports To: Library Director
Location: Golden, Colorado
FLSA Code: Exempt

Salary Range: $45,000 - $52,000 DOE, plus a generous benefits package

Deadline: February 15, 2021

Job Summary
The Librarian must have a wide range of skills and abilities. The AAC Library has a small staff that
must be able to wear many hats. This position will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks,
with an emphasis on special projects, outreach, social media, volunteer management, and
collection development. This position will also act as liaison to the Bradford Washburn American
Mountaineering Museum, and will work closely with the American Mountaineering Center staff.

The AAC Library is one of the largest alpine-focused repositories in the world. It contains over
60,000 books, films, maps, and ephemera. Its collections include archives and museum artifacts,
some of which are displayed in the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum. It
also maintains the large Colorado Mountain Club Archives.

We have a challenging backlog built up over the course of decades. In the next year or two, our
main focus will be to eliminate this backlog by processing the “hidden collections” and making
the Library’s collections more accessible to the public. The person hired for this role will be an
integral part of the Library Team in tackling the backlog and moving the AAC Library into the
21st century.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 9-5pm or Tuesday-Saturday, 9-5pm (flexible); must commit to at least 1
Saturday a month
This is not a remote position.

Required Qualifications
Must have a graduate degree in Library Science/Information Studies from an

“Would be Nice” Qualifications
Experience with reference, collection development, cataloging, archival processing,

Physical and Environmental Conditions
Work is primarily conducted in an office or storage setting. Dusty conditions exist. Position
might sit at a computer or stand for extended periods of time. Position requires the ability to lift
up to 40 pounds.

Benefits
The AAC currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including Club-paid medical, dental,
vision, life, and AD&D insurance and an HRA medical reimbursement plan, a wellness program,
a matching 403(b) retirement plan, flexible schedule, pro deals, an AAC membership, generous
paid time off, and maternity/paternity leave. Benefits are reviewed annually and change as
needed. Team members are notified when they occur.

Reporting Relationship
The Librarian will report to the AAC Library Director, Katie Sauter. The Librarian will collaborate
with the entire American Alpine Club staff to advance the AAC mission and support the climbing
community.

How to Apply
All who love the AAC mission are encouraged to apply, including people of color and Black,
Indigenous, transgender and non-binary people.

Please email your resume and cover letter to ksauter@americanalpineclub.org. Use “Librarian-
[Your Last Name]” as the subject line – no phone calls please. Only potential interviewees will
be contacted. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Applications that
demonstrate a lack of attention to detail or ability to follow the above instructions will not be
considered either.

The AAC is an equal opportunity employer. Your gender, religion, sex life, skin color, first
language, and size and ability of your body do not factor into employment decisions here.

Neither do your friends in high places. If you love our mission and are good at what you do,
come as you are.

About the AAC
Founded in 1902, the American Alpine Club (AAC) envisions a united community of competent
climbers and healthy climbing landscapes. For more than a century, the AAC has built
relationships with conservation-minded organizations and government agencies, funded and
documented some of the world’s most significant climbs—including historic expeditions to K2
(1938, ‘39 and ‘53), the first ascent of Hidden Peak (‘58), the first American summit of Mount
Everest (‘63), and Antarctica’s Mount Vinson (‘66)—and connected climbers from a variety
of backgrounds.