ARCHIVIST - PART-TIME - City of New York : Job Details

ARCHIVIST - PART-TIME

City of New York

Job Location : New York,NY, USA

Posted on : 2024-12-14T18:31:57Z

Job Description :

Job Description

The Department of Records/Municipal Archives seeks a responsible individual to join its team helping to preserve the Citys historical records in the Municipal Archives. Under general supervision, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment or action, the archivist will perform appraisal and accessioning activities; perform reference tasks including serving on a reference desk, and research for agency projects and outside researchers; train and supervise student employees, interns, and volunteers; assist to plan and execute special projects as required; develop and execute project plans for processing records; and promote the preservation of agency and city records.

This position will include moving and lifting heavy over-size cartons and books within and between the Archives headquarters and off-site facilities.

Hours/Shift: Part-time- not to exceed 34 hours per week. Due to the necessary duties of this position, candidate may be required to be on call and/or work various shifts such as weekends and/or evening shifts.

Work Location: 31 Chambers Street, Manhattan and offsite facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn

Qualifications

1. A Masters degree from an accredited college in Library Science, Archival Science, American History, Political Science, or a related area; or

2. A baccalaureate degree form an accredited college and one year full-time professional experience in archival, records management or library work; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However, all candidates must have the baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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