Assistant Archivist

Assistant ArchivistJob DetailsLevel: UndisclosedJob Location: 105053 - ARCHIVES - Brooklyn, NYRemote Type: N/APosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: UndisclosedSalary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: UndisclosedJob Shift: DayJob Category: UndisclosedDescriptionPOSITION OVERVIEWThe Assistant Archivist will assist the Archivist in collecting, preserving, and making available the official records of the Diocese and those ancillary records that reflect the work of the Catholic Church within the region of the Diocese. In addition, the Assistant Archivist will process and describe records, attend to reference duties, and other duties as assigned.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAppraise, preserve, arrange, and describe physical and born-digital archival collections, create finding aids for these collections in line with professional standards and best practices, rehousing and applying basic preservation measures as appropriate, creating database records, etc.Assist with on-demand onsite and outsourced digitization and conservation projects, including preparation of materials, creation of item-level descriptive information, as needed.Assist in maintaining and standardizing legacy database records, tables, lists, etc., and uploading them to the website as needed.Support in-house staff research and external researchers including responding to queries, research within collections for both on-site and remote researchers, digitizing materials for remote access.Promote archives through written reports, newsletter articles, social media, blog posts, and/or exhibits.Attend workshops, conferences, and professional organization meetings related to archival updates.Keep up to date with current archival practices and maintain current relationships with peer institutions.Perform other tasks as assigned by the Archivist.QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE• Master’s degree in library and information science or in a related field, with a concentration in archives required.• 1-3 years of archival experience required.• Certified Archivist or SAA A&D or DAS certificate preferred.REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES• Lifts and moves boxes weighing up to 40lbs.• Frequently moves boxes/files weighing up to 20 pounds across the office for various needs.• Occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, archival information, etc.• Occasionally ascends/descends ladder safely.• Ability to work at multiple Diocese locations (ICC/Douglaston & Bushwick file center).• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.• Ability to analyze project requirements and prepare work estimates.• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and MS Word.• Working knowledge of the Tenets of the Roman Catholic Church. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17