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AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY<o:p> </o:p></p>
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An Equal Opportunity Employer<o:p> </o:p></p>
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NOTICE OF JOB OPENING<o:p> </o:p></h1>
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Date:<span> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>February 1, 2021<o:p> </o:p></p>
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<b>Job Title:</b><span> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>Project Archivist (Department of Vertebrate Paleontology)<o:p> </o:p></p>
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<b>Responsibilities and Duties:<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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The Project Archivist will participate in an IMLS-funded project to catalog the Vertebrate Paleontology Archive in order to broaden access to the collection. They will work with AMNH collections and Research Library staff and will assist in the supervision
of a team of two student interns. The Project Archivist will be responsible for initiating the verification and updating of existing catalog records, supervising intern work on that task, reviewing and preparing six collections selected for finding aids and
creating those aids, and overseeing the student interns in the creation of catalog records for unprocessed material. They will also assist in flagging material in the Archive for future re-housing and conservation efforts. The Project Archivist term runs for
12 months with a possibility of extension. The position is full-time, five days a week. Work on this position can only be performed onsite at the AMNH. Position start date: May 1<sup>st</sup>, 2021.<o:p> </o:p></p>
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<b>Required Qualifications:<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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Applicants should have an<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN">ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent, with formal training in archival theory and practice</span></span>,
and at least two years<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span lang="EN">professional archival processing experience, preferably in a museum or academic setting. Experience with scientific archives is a plus.<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN">Demonstrated ability to coordinate, and implement complex projects; including experience developing successful project and processing plans, setting goals, establishing timelines, and reporting on milestones and outcomes. Demonstrated
success in arranging, describing, and processing archival collections, writing finding aids while leveraging legacy arrangement and description. <o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN">Proficiency working in archival content management systems, such as Archivists’ Toolkit or ArchivesSpace with knowledge of archival description standards, including DACS, EAD, EAC.</span></span><span class="eop"> </span><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<b>Preferred Qualifications:<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN">Familiarity with basic preservation of archival materials, including proper handling, housing, and storage. <o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN">Awareness of current developments, trends and emerging technologies in the field of archives and records management. <o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN">Comfort taking the initiative in new settings and knowing when to ask adept questions. <o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN">Ability to work well both independently and in a collaborative environment. <o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN">Experience managing support staff, interns, or volunteers in archive setting. <o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN">Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. <o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN">Excellent organizational skills including accuracy and a strong attention to detail. <o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN">Experience with or interest in digitization projects.</span></span><span class="eop"> </span><o:p> </o:p></p>
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Interested parties should<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>apply online</b>:<o:p> </o:p></p>
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<a href="https://careers.amnh.org/postings/2411" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(149, 79, 114);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(25, 93, 139)">https://careers.amnh.org/postings/2411</span></a><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<b>Applications must be received no later than February 28, 2021</b><span style="background-color:yellow;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<b>Applications cannot be accepted via email or snail mail<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<b>**Please Note: Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to respond to email inquires regarding the status of an application; applicants will only be notified if they have been selected for an interview**<o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since it’s founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and
disseminate information about human cultures, the
natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education
and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama
of the world's cultures.<o:p> </o:p></p>
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The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color,
religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status
as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence,
stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law.<span> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span>If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please call the Office
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