Job Announcement: Archival Assistant at the Arkansas State Archives

 

Job Title: Archival Assistant

Salary: $29,046 yr

Position Number: 22176269 & 22176295

Open: 8/23/19  

Close: 9/6/19

Grade: GS04

 

Application Process: Complete the required State of Arkansas Employment Application found on thewww.arstatejobs.com website.  Locate the job posting and click “apply for job”. 

 

For more information contact:

Debbie Biggs debbie.biggs@arkansas.gov, 501-324-9150 or

Jamie Harrison jamie.harrison@arkansas.gov, 501-324-9150

 

Job Description

 

Functional Job Title:  Archival Assistant

 

Class Summary:  The Archival Assistant reports to the Archival Manager for Imaging and Preservation, and is responsible for providing technical assistance with microphotography operations. The position is governed by agency/institution policy and state and federal laws.

 

Scope of Work:

·         Films, processes and duplicates microfilmed newspapers and records according to agency procedure and archival best practices.

·         Prepares Arkansas newspapers for filming, which involves de-labeling, flattening and removing circulars.

·         Prepares historical documents and state records for filming, which can involve creating an organizational schema for materials based on agency policy and archival best practices.

·         Maintains and updates databases related to work.

·         Communicates microphotography equipment issues to supervisor.

·         Collaborates on digitization projects.

·         Processes archival collections and creates finding aids.

·         Provides technical and customer service support to other departments, staff, and the general public.

·         Assists with the planning and execution of public programs, like workshops and seminars coordinated by the agency and in collaboration with other organizations.

·         Promotes agency resources and services through speaking at agency sponsored events and other venues.

·         Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.

 

Working Relationships:  The Archival Assistant has regular contact with staff, volunteers, state agencies, and the general public.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

·              Knowledge of national, state and local history.

·              Knowledge of archival best practices for arrangement and description.

·              Familiarity with film-based camera and film processing procedures.

·              Knowledge of digitization best practices and procedures.

·              Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Access, Excel and Power Point.

·              Ability to research, write and edit historical papers and other printed materials.

·              Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

·              Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects.

·              Ability to perform accurate data entry.

·              Customer-service oriented.

 

Required Qualifications:  The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus four years of years of specialized training and/or experience in library science, historical archival or a related field.

 

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience in a library or archives setting is preferred.

 

Special Requirements: 

·         Occasional work outside normal office hours. 

·         Occasional travel for workshops or to pick up collections may be required.  

·         Ability to lift 40 lbs. with or without accommodations. 

·         Valid Arkansas driver’s license.

·         A pre-employment criminal background check is required. 

·         Position is subject to drug screening.

 

Location of Work:

Arkansas State Archives

One Capitol Mall, 2B-215

Little Rock, AR 72201

 

Benefits:

This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health and life insurance and retirement.