Assistant Archivist

Assistant ArchivistThe Assistant Archivist is a full-time position that supports preservation, cataloging, registration, and research in collections of The Mary Baker Eddy Library (MBEL).MBEL is a trusted and authoritative resource on Eddy and the history of the Christian Science movement, providing public access to original materials and educational experiences about Eddy, the ideas she advanced, her writings, and the institutions she founded and their healing mission.Archival Management Assistance (100%)Follows archival standards and department policies and procedures to ensure the long-term care and preservation of the field and special collectionsPractices proper handling of all collections materialsCatalogs collections items, creating records in collection management systems or editing existing recordsAssists with responding to research queries about materials in the special collectionsDevelops and implements processing plans independentlyArranges and describes archival collectionsPrepares finding aids and indexes to collectionsCompletes first reviews of previously unreviewed archival materials to determine whether they may be opened for researchParticipates in large-scale collection processing, scanning, and deaccessioning projectsDigitizes documents, manuscripts, and rare books using archival standards and advanced scanning technology for internal and external requests and projectsParticipates in MBEL-wide projects, such as exhibit development and publishing projectsAssists in handling of art and objects for storage and exhibit preparationAssists in research, review, and assessment of art and artifact collectionsAssists in reviewing donation offers and recommends accepting or declining them based on research and MBEL's established collecting policiesPrepares reports and documentation for legal reviewWrites content for MBEL website, including collection summaries and articlesServes as a super user for MBEL's collections management system, supporting other users and assisting the Archivist in providing trainingVerifies transcriptions of oral historiesAttends conferences and workshops as a representative of MBELParticipates in routine management and housekeeping of the collections spacesPerforms other duties as assignedStaff Management and Job Contacts Reporting RelationshipsSupervisor: Manager of Records Management and Special CollectionsSupervises: N/ARegular ContactsThe Assistant Archivist will primarily support the work of Special Collections colleagues under supervision and guidance from the Manager of Records Management and Special Collections and in consultation with the Archivist. This position will also work closely with all members of MBEL's Research and Collections division and other MBEL staff and may work with other departments in the church organization.Job RequirementsEducation/ExperienceMaster's Degree in Library and Information Science or two to three years direct experience in archival processing required. One to two years experience in general archival work preferred.Knowledge/SkillsKnowledge of archival practices of appraisal, arranging, and description required, as well as the ability to quickly learn about and recognize significant people, places, and events related to Mary Baker Eddy, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and its affiliates, and the history of the Christian Science movement. Clear written and oral communication skills also required. Knowledge of or experience with strategies for historical research preferred.Technology SkillsAptitude for learning digital asset management systems, collection management systems, archive collection management systems, and/or records management systems, including knowledge of metadata standards and controlled vocabularies for archives, museums, and news organizations. Practical experience with collections management systems and records management systems a plus.Work EnvironmentThis position regularly works in an office environment with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule.Physical RequirementsMust be able to safely lift and move heavy materials (of up to 30-40 pounds), shelve and reshelve materials within repository areas, and maneuver heavily loaded carts.Christian Science InformationMother Church membership is required. The ideal candidate values Mary Baker Eddy's life and work, and recognizes the Library's role in furthering the mission of her church.Pay range: $29.48 - $38.32 hourlyThe pay ranges disclosed in our job postings are the compensation ranges the Church reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a given position at the time of posting. The offered salary will be determined by factors such as the applicant's relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities; and benchmarking, work location, and internal equity.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.