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Archivist Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Processing & Instruction Archivist Jobs
By University of Richmond At , Richmond, Va $54,413 - $72,093 a year
Experience working with digital materials and content management platforms (ArchivesSpace, BePress, Preservica, etc.)
May supervise departmental student employees, including hiring, training, scheduling, project management, and support paperwork
Strong research skills in working with historical and archival materials, involving locating and evaluating relevant materials
Experience in classroom instruction and community engagement with archival and rare book materials
Interest in or experience with promoting archival collections and historical content via exhibits, social media, blogs, etc.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Archivist Jobs
By US National Park Service At , Wallops Island, Va $94,199 - $122,459 a year
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Combination of Education and Experience:
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
As a remote positions, you will be required to work the core hours of the WASO office, East coast time.
College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
University Archivist Jobs
By Virginia Commonwealth University At , Richmond, 23284, Va $70,000 a year
Experience working with archival or institutional records in a research library, higher education, or records management setting.
Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experience using ArchivesSpace or similar archival management software.
Experience working with born-digital material and preservation of digital formats.
Demonstrated experience arranging and describing analog, digital, and/or hybrid archival collections and managing legacy electronic records and born-digital materials.
Experience collaborating and working with campus and community groups.

Are you looking for a job that is both meaningful and rewarding? Become an Archivist Assistant and help preserve the history of our world! You'll get to work with a variety of materials, from manuscripts to photographs, and help make sure they are preserved for future generations. Come join our team and make a difference!

Overview Archivist Assistants are responsible for organizing, preserving, and cataloging historical documents and artifacts. They work in museums, libraries, archives, and other institutions that collect and store historical materials. They must be knowledgeable about the history of the items they are working with and be able to identify and classify them accurately. Detailed Job Description Archivist Assistants are responsible for organizing, preserving, and cataloging historical documents and artifacts. They must be knowledgeable about the history of the items they are working with and be able to identify and classify them accurately. They must also be able to use archival software to store and retrieve information. Archivist Assistants must be able to work independently and as part of a team. They must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and patrons. Job Skills Required
• Knowledge of archival principles and practices
• Knowledge of history and historical documents
• Ability to identify and classify historical documents and artifacts
• Ability to use archival software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle delicate and fragile materials
Job Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in history, library science, or a related field
• Experience working in an archive or library
• Knowledge of archival principles and practices
• Knowledge of history and historical documents
• Ability to identify and classify historical documents and artifacts
• Ability to use archival software
Job Knowledge Archivist Assistants must have a thorough knowledge of archival principles and practices, as well as a knowledge of history and historical documents. They must be able to identify and classify historical documents and artifacts accurately. They must also be able to use archival software to store and retrieve information. Job Experience Archivist Assistants should have experience working in an archive or library. They should also have experience handling delicate and fragile materials. Job Responsibilities
• Organize, preserve, and catalog historical documents and artifacts
• Identify and classify historical documents and artifacts accurately
• Use archival software to store and retrieve information
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and patrons
• Handle delicate and fragile materials