[Michlib-l] Archivist position at Arab American National Museum

[Elizabeth Karg]

*Full-time Archivist position available at the Arab American National
Museum*

*Job Summary:* Under general supervision, uses specialized knowledge in
Museum Studies and skills obtained through experience and/or formal
training to maintain the records and physical care of the Arab American
National Museum’s (AANM) object and archival collections.

*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*

   - Maintain up to date records of all collections including the permanent
   collections, archival collections, out-going and in-coming loans, etc…
   - Maintain collections by keeping objects numbered, organized and
   prepared for long term preservation.
   - Collaborate with other areas of the Curatorial department on exhibit
   design, content, archival collections and other details.
   - Implement suitable collection policies and standards
   - Manage the museum archives by collecting materials for the
   institutional archive, receiving collections from donors, processing
   collections, writing finding aids and making them available in the library
   catalog and on the online collections.
   - Write grants for archival and curatorial projects.
   - Cultivate new relationships and maintain existing relationships with
   donors, which include responding to inquiries, developing collections,
   acknowledging donations, etc…
   - Field all inquiries of donations, appraisals, etc…
   - Manage and Administer all digital content management systems and
   online collections
   - Ensure that adequate security and environmental conditions for the
   collection are maintained.
   - Fulfill all photo/document reproduction requests for researchers,
   authors, filmmakers, etc…
   - Operates standard office equipment and uses required software
   applications.
   - Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*

   - Advanced concepts, principles and practices of Arab American culture
   and American studies.
   - Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of archives and
   collections principles and practices, collections management issues and
   trends and the care and conservation of collections, including arrangement
   and description of archival collections
   - Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of material culture and
   the use of objects in documenting and interpreting personal narratives.

*Skill in:*
Operating standard office equipments and using required software
applications, including Microsoft Office. Preferred skill in Past Perfect,
CONTENTdm and Archive-It collections databases.

*Ability to:*
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
Provide a high level of customer service.
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the
organization as well as with external business partners.

*Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:*
Minimum Degree Required:
Master’s Degree

*Required Disciplines:*
Arab American Studies, Museum Studies or a related field
~and~
At least 3 years of experience in a museum setting or any equivalent
combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human
Resources.

*Licenses/Certifications:*
none

*Working Conditions:*
Hours: Normal business hours. Some additional hours may be required.

*Travel required: *occasional

*Working Environment:* Climate controlled office environment during normal
business hours.
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