UPDATE 28 September: This job opportunity is no longer available due to a hiring freeze
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City, OK
Digital & Institutional Archivist
Reports To: Director DRC and Curator of Archives
Department: Curatorial/Archival
Status: Full-Time, Exempt, salaried with specific benefits
Hours: 8am to 5pm / Monday-Friday with some weekends and evenings
Salary Range: $35,000 - $40,000 based on experience
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center (DRC) houses the Museum’s archival collections and research library. The Institutional & Digital Archivist will manage and process institutional records; acquire, process, catalog, and preserve physical and electronic acquisitions; assist DRC patrons and Museum staff in person and via electronic requests; and address the preservation needs of the physical and digital collections.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manages and processes institutional records.
- Accession and processes textual, images, sounds, and digital collections using current national standards and best practices; create finding aids.
- Facilitates all internal and external rights and reproductions requests.
- Digitizes collections for Museum use and patron use.
- Promotes the DRC as a resource and develop gallery and online content from collections.
- Manages volunteers and interns.
- Performs other duties as assigned or as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master of Library Science or Archives and Records Administration with 2-3 years demonstrated experience in archives, special collections, or library; OR Bachelor’s in related field with 5+ years demonstrated experience in archives, special collections, or library.
- Familiarity with digitization and scanning experience.
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks and projects to maximize efficiency.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including public speaking.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Critical thinking skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others and maintain professional manner using tact, initiative, good judgment, and confidentiality.
- Deadline driven and ability to prioritize competing tasks, while maintaining efficiency.
- Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License
- Ability to lift 40lb boxes, bend, squat, climb ladders and kneel.
- Ability to see color and have visual acuity
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
TO APPLY
Update 28 September: this job opportunity has been closed due to a hiring freeze
Submit a cover letter, resume, and three work references to HR@nationalcowboymuseum.org and put position title in subject line. No phone calls please.
About the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Home to one of the nation’s foremost collections dedicated to historic and contemporary Western and American Indian art and material culture, the Museum has served the public since its opening in 1965. The Museum Campus is situated on nearly 37 acres atop the Persimmon Hill District in rapidly growing and affordable Oklahoma City, the state’s capital and largest city. It includes the main 228,000 square foot building housing multiple galleries and interpretive areas, the Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Library and Archive, and the Sam Noble Special Event Center, in addition to sculpture gardens, event grounds, and ample parking. This iconic cultural and educational institution has seen nearly 12 million visitors from across the nation and globe over its first half-century of operation and remains one of Oklahoma’s and the region’s primary tourist destinations. Entering its next half-century, the Museum now embarks upon an ambitious multi-year plan to establish itself as the preeminent cultural and educational institution dedicated to the American West and its place within the broader national identity and culture.
MISSION STATEMENT: The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum preserves and interprets the evolving history and cultures of the American West for the education & enrichment of its diverse audiences of both adults and children.
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