Archivist and Collections Planning Specialist

Archivist and Collections Planning Specialist ID: NPSPULL-001-003 Location: Chicago Program: NPS Wage/Hr: $37.00 Hours/Week: 25 Minimum Age: 55 For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP). Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. Duration This position is funded for up to 1300 total hours. Duties: Serves as an Archivist and Research Specialist at Pullman National Historical Park, supporting archival research, historical documentation, and museum and collections planning. Conducts research to inform interpretive programs and exhibits, assists with planning for the potential future management and interpretation of museum and archival collections within National Park Service facilities, and provides visitor center tour and interpretive support. Conducts archival and historical research using primary and secondary sources to support interpretive programs, exhibits, publications, and special projects related to Pullman National Historical Park.35% Assists with museum and collections planning, including assessments, catalog review, storage and exhibit planning, and coordination related to the potential future management and interpretation of museum and archival collections within National Park Service facilities.25% Develops research summaries, historical background materials, and interpretive content for exhibits, educational materials, and digital media.20% Provides visitor center interpretive support, including conducting guided tours, staffing the visitor center, and assisting with public programs and special events.20% Other: Physical requirements: Position primarily involves office and administrative work with occasional standing, walking, and participation in meetings, tours, and public events both indoors and outdoors. May require lifting and carrying materials or event supplies up to approximately 25 pounds. Requires effective verbal and written communication and the ability to interact with diverse audiences and stakeholders in a professional setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr National-Experienced-Workforce-Solutions