Project Archivist (NPS, Yellowstone National Park)

The Project Archivist will work under the direction of the NPS Supervisory Museum Curator in support of the Park’s archives program. The primary role of the project archivist position is assisting in the processing digitization and access of the archives and manuscript collections. The primary duties of this position will be to assist with the […]

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The Project Archivist will work under the direction of the NPS Supervisory Museum Curator in support of the Park’s archives program. The primary role of the project archivist position is assisting in the processing digitization and access of the archives and manuscript collections. The primary duties of this position will be to assist with the arrangement, description, preservation, processing, and access of the archival and manuscript collection. Additional archives work may include implementing preventative preservation; assisting with onsite and distance reference requests; and staffing the library reference desk one shift weekly.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implement processing plans to arrange materials in logical groupings or incorporate addenda into existing series, revise and update descriptions, and create container lists following professional standards, agency guidelines, and institutional best practices;
• Conduct basic preservation such as rehousing, humidification, and encapsulation;
• Input descriptive data in Museum Collection Management System (MCMS) and update narrative findings aids;
• Assist with oversight of a National Archives Records Administration affiliate;
• Perform in-house digitization including, preparation, scanning, editing, and metadata development;
• Maintain internal documents, data, and reporting;
• Perform weekly and monthly archives housekeeping tasks;
• Act as project lead for archives projects;
• Assist the museum, archives, and library team with monthly Integrated Pest Management (IPM);
• Assist with onsite and distance reference requests, including staffing reference desk and monitoring researchers, researching and answering specific queries, and assisting researchers to locate relevant materials;
• Assist with outreach activities such as leading public tours and writing social media posts;
• Participate in team meetings and provide status updates and project data,as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Supervisory Museum Curator, or other designated leadership.

Timeline

• Anticipated start date, as soon as possible: 6 months;
• Full time (40 hours/week);
• Schedule: Either 4-10s or 5-8s.

Location

Yellowstone National Park (YELL), the world’s first national park, is located in the Rocky Mountains. Due to the location, temperatures vary from an average of 75 degrees in the summer to below freezing at other times. The park features unique geologic wonders, iconic wildlife, and exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities. This position will be duty stationed in Gardiner, Montana, which is situated at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park, and offers many community facilities, such as grocery stores, K-12 school and day care, a drugstore, motels, and restaurants, and is just 5 miles north of park headquarters at Mammoth Hot Springs, WY. All other services are available within 55 to 75 miles from Mammoth. Medical clinics are available in Mammoth (year-round) and seasonally (summer) at Lake and Old Faithful. For more information, visit https://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm .

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The Project Archivist will work under the direction of the NPS Supervisory Museum Curator in support of the Park’s archives program. The primary role of the project archivist position is assisting in the processing digitization and access of the archives and manuscript collections. The primary duties of this position will be to assist with the arrangement, description, preservation, processing, and access of the archival and manuscript collection. Additional archives work may include implementing preventative preservation; assisting with onsite and distance reference requests; and staffing the library reference desk one shift weekly.

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• Implement processing plans to arrange materials in logical groupings or incorporate addenda into existing series, revise and update descriptions, and create container lists following professional standards, agency guidelines, and institutional best practices;

• Conduct basic preservation such as rehousing, humidification, and encapsulation;

• Input descriptive data in Museum Collection Management System (MCMS) and update narrative findings aids;

• Assist with oversight of a National Archives Records Administration affiliate;

• Perform in-house digitization including, preparation, scanning, editing, and metadata development;

• Maintain internal documents, data, and reporting;

• Perform weekly and monthly archives housekeeping tasks;

• Act as project lead for archives projects;

• Assist the museum, archives, and library team with monthly Integrated Pest Management (IPM);

• Assist with onsite and distance reference requests, including staffing reference desk and monitoring researchers, researching and answering specific queries, and assisting researchers to locate relevant materials;

• Assist with outreach activities such as leading public tours and writing social media posts;

• Participate in team meetings and provide status updates and project data,as needed.

• Other tasks as assigned by the Supervisory Museum Curator, or other designated leadership.

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Anticipated start date, as soon as possible: 6 months;