Share Email Opening Title Assistant Archivist - Part Time, Temporary  Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Description Position Summary: This position reports to the Director of Archives and Rhoden Project Archivist and is a part-time, 12-month position funded by an NEH Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant. The Assistant Archivist will assist the Project Archivist in completing the goals of the project “Rediscovering John W. Rhoden: Processing, Cataloging, Rehousing, and Digitizing the John W. Rhoden papers.” In order to meet NEH grant deadlines and outcomes, this work must be completed within the time-frames outlined in the grant project work plan. Responsibilities: Assist the Project Archivist in executing processing plan Assist the Project Archivist with basic conservation and rehousing Assist the Project Archivist with cataloging and digitizing up to 5,000 items Contribute to social media outreach initiative to promote grant project Perform other grant related duties as assigned   Position Requirements Qualifications: Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a graduate degree program in Library Science with an emphasis on archival practice. 0-1 year of experience in an archives, library or museum. Familiarity with cataloging and digitization standards. Ability to work in a team-based environment as well as independently with self-initiative and minimal supervision. Ability to lift heavy boxes (40 lb) Additional Information: This is a grant-funded, 12-month (temporary), part-time position (1,200 hours). The hours for this position will be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. _______________________________________________ WHEN APPLYING: A complete application will include: Cover letter (upload) Resume or CV (upload) During the application process, you will be asked to provide at least three (3) professional references. Applicants missing the requested information will not be considered. When submitting your application online, please save your documents as Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF (.pdf) files. To help us process your applications as efficiently as possible, please save your files with the following filename format. Cover Letter: LastName-FirstName-CoverLetter Resume/CV: LastName-FirstName-Resume-CV   About the Organization For over 200 years, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)-the oldest art museum and school in the nation-has supported a close-knit community of faculty, critics, scholars, curators, museum-professionals, and alumni and created a home for contemporary artists to reinvent tradition and make their own mark on the future. PAFA is a national leader in fine arts education that brings together artists and the public through exceptional teaching programs, a world-class collection of American art, major exhibitions, and widely accessible public programs. This specialized and unique art school attracts some of the most committed and promising art students from across the country and around the globe to study painting, drawing, printmaking, illustration, and sculpture with a distinguished faculty of working artists. The school holds a position of national prestige, with cutting-edge studio and classroom facilities, private studios for students, a historic cast collection, and the opportunity for students to exhibit in a world-class museum. PAFA's museum is internationally known for its collections of American paintings, sculptures, and works on paper and for its exhibitions that are helping to broaden the story of American art to be more inclusive of women and artists of color. Its archives house important materials for the study of American art history, museums, and art training.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://PennsylvaniaAcademyoftheFineArts.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Library Circulation Assistant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posted on: 2/13/2024 [Apply Now] Facilities Assistant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] School & Community Programs Coordinator in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posted on: 3/20/2024 [Apply Now] Museum Store Sales Associate (Various hours) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posted on: 8/6/2023 [Apply Now] Major Gifts Officer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posted on: 12/18/2023 [Apply Now] Follow us See who works here:

 

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