Job Posting: Staff Archivist in Private MI Archive

A Staff Archivist will have responsibility for processing and cataloguing materials for a private business and family archive, under the supervision of the Archive Director and Manager. Tasks will include, among others: organizing, digitizing, cataloguing, and re-housing of various types of materials, including documents, newsprint, photographs, and objects. This position will often have to process unforeseen and urgent requests for research and other special projects that may require Excel, Adobe Photoshop, or video editing skills. A master’s degree in library science is required, with an emphasis in archives very desirable. Organizational skills, a strong sense of teamwork, flexibility, a willingness to move between projects, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality are vital. Hours are flexible during normal workdays: minimum of 32 hours per week, 40 hours maximum. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, and health insurance. Training will require in-office presence. The archive is located in Birmingham, Michigan. Please send your resume with 3 references to: Anne Johns annejohns at comcast dot net