Archivist (Fort Concho) Jobs

Position will be open until filled.

GENERAL PURPOSE: Manages and maintains the Fort Concho Research Library and archival collections; provides historical research assistance to fort staff and the public; prepares various publications, handouts, materials, and brochures; provides assistance with special events and ongoing site programming; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepared and makes talks/presentations to groups and special audiences as appropriate.
• Provides assistance in coordinating and/or implementing Fort Concho special events as required.
• Participates in site living history program as appropriate.
• Designs, develops, and produces various types of Fort Concho publications and brochures.
• Works with site manager on annual reports and managing various city data bases.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Assists in troubleshooting and resolving minor computer issues.
• Assists fort and city staff and Library patrons in performing historical research and compiling/interpreting data.
• Provides assistance in promoting and publicizing Fort Concho's programs and special events.
• Evaluates collection materials for re-assignment; reviews donations for addition to the Library's collection and archives.
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm., some nights and weekends required at prescheduled dates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
• Writes and edits various site publications, newsletters, and other promotional materials.
• Maintains special mailing lists.
• Oversees and provides for the maintenance and development of the Library's collection; conducts research; acquires archival and/or other collection items through purchase and donation.
• Assists staff and city contractor in ad creation and placement for events and programs.
• Creates and/or assists in the research, development, production, and installation of Fort Concho exhibits and public programs.
• Organizes, catalogs, shelves, tracks, and preserves various types of collection materials including historical documents, books, newspapers, journals, maps, blueprints, photographs, artwork, and microfilm.
• Participates in appropriate training and professional conferences.
• Working with site manager, local/regional universities and other resources, interviews, selects, & manages interns and volunteers for ad-hoc projects and general internships.
• Conducts research and identifies grant opportunities; with site manager prepares grant applications/proposals.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Library Science, History, or related field; AND three years experience managing and maintaining archival library collections and conducting historical research; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's Degree is preferred.

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Required Knowledge Of

• Principles of collection management and development.
• Historical research methods and techniques.
• Customer service standards and protocol.
• Various types of materials relative to living history collections.
• Marketing and public relations principles.
• Methods for preserving and maintaining archival materials.

Required Skill In

• Designing and producing various types of publications, brochures, and/or other marketing materials
• Providing research assistance to Library patrons and employees.
• Assisting with special events and the installation of exhibits.
• Organizing, cataloging, developing, and maintaining the Library's archival collection.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other staff, volunteers, City departments, outside agencies, vendors, and the general public.
• Overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the Fort Concho Research Library.
• Effective research, editing, writing, and verbal communication.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to variable weather conditions is involved when assisting with special events.
• Work is performed in an archival library environment.
• Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and lifting of objects up to 40 pounds.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.