October 13, 2009
Archivist, Beverly Historical Society & Museum, Beverly, MA
QUAL: Qualified candidates should possess a Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program with a concentration or specialization in archival management; at least two years of professional experience processing museum collections; experience in long-term planning; working knowledge of practices and techniques of museum descriptive standards and preservation practices; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 40 lbs; and excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Knowledge of Beverly, Essex County and Massachusetts history is a plus, as is familiarity with PastPerfect. Hours are flexible. This is a one-year contract position that may be renewable.
DUTIES: The Beverly Historical Society & Museum seeks an archivist for fifteen hours per week to inventory the Society's object and document collection. The Society provides stewardship for a rich and diverse collection including documents, photographs, furniture, textiles and household items. Strengths of the collection include Revolutionary War era papers of some of the region's leading figures and documents detailing the important maritime history of the community. The goal of the project is a comprehensive inventory of the hundreds of thousands of items in its collection, which will guide the Society in determining the best methods of conservation and provide a valuable tool for future generations of researchers. Reporting to the Curator of Collections, the successful candidate will join a small team of talented staff working in a highly collaborative environment. Primary job responsibilities include: creating a work plan; conducting a thorough inventory and basic condition assessment; cataloging and scanning or photographing the collections; and supervising a college intern.
SALARY: Not stated.
TO APPLY: Please submit resume and three references via email to: Beverly Historical Society & Museum, info@beverlyhistory.org. Use Archivist position in the subject line. The Beverly Historical Society & Museum is an equal opportunity employer.
DEADLINE: Not stated.
