About this opportunity
National Federation of the Blind lists this Assistant Archivist opportunity in baltimore, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The National Federation of the Blind is a membership organization of blind people from each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. As America's civil rights organization of the blind, the Federation is a coordinated network of skilled advocates, resources, and programs that raise expectations of the blind in society and create opportunities for blind people to live the lives they want.
The staff of the Federation are central to the organized blind movement by providing support, professional expertise, and daily contributions to the success of the organization. Working under the direction of the Federation's elected President, the staff advise the organization's leadership and contribute to the vibrant, energetic, and collaborative culture of the organization that raises expectations throughout society.
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Archivist. The National Archives of the Blind People’s Movement, a program of the National Federation of the Blind, collects, preserves, and shares materials related to non-medical aspects of blindness, with particular emphasis on the organized blind movement.
The primary responsibilities for the Assistant Archivist will be to assist in inventory, updating the records of our collections, and digitizing various materials. Secondary responsibilities will be to support ad hoc needs such as research or preservation projects.
Responsibilities
Follow standardized procedures and data standards to inventory and catalog artifacts
Identify and correct gaps and inconsistencies in the current collections records according to data standards
Conduct background research as necessary for cataloging
Conduct basic preservation or artifact re-housing as necessary
Follow standardized procedures to digitize various items, including paper and audiovisual materials, and create detailed, accessible descriptions (such as transcripts, time-stamped notes, etc.)
Assist with other duties as assigned, including research tasks, outreach tasks, or other projects across the organization
Qualifications
Experience using a collections management system specific to a historic repository
Knowledge of and ability to apply metadata schema (such as Dublin Core) and cataloging tools (such as Museum Nomenclature)
Ability to conduct historical background research
Experience responsibly handling a variety of historic artifacts, preferably including condition assessments and labeling artifacts
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in recording data
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple, concurrent assignments and execute tasks independently
Ability to cooperate effectively in a team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn other computer applications
Education and Experience
Completion of a college-level program in archival sciences, library sciences, museum studies, history, or similar
One to three years prior experience working in collections in an archive, museum, or similar setting, including relevant internships
Compensation and Benefits
The pay range for this position is 21.63 to 23.07 dollars per hour.
Please go to our benefits brochure to learn about the employee benefits offered by the National Federation of the Blind.
The National Federation of the Blind is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, all terms and conditions of employment will be carried out without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, age, or disability. For more detailed information about our commitment to equal opportunity in employment, please email a request .
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Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
Who can apply
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