Temporary Archival Associate
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Role & Company Overview
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Our client is an International Foundation and they are looking for an experienced Temporary Archival Associate for a 4 month project. The role is fully onsite in their midtown Manhattan office and would be 35 hours per week (could accommodate slightly less hours if needed).
This role is a TEMPORARY position through TSS. You would be employed and paid by our company and working directly with our client.
They are looking for a temporary employee for four months to assist with the professional processing of sensitive archival documents for the organization. Will need to be able to lift boxes and stand on step stools.
Key responsibilities:• Sort, arrange, and house/rehouse archival documents onsite and offsite in NYC (mainly documents and photographs) • Update inventories and collection description• Take notes or add notes as assigned
Key skills and experience:• Professional experience with archives and archival practices and materials• Knowledge of Excel and Word• Organized, detail oriented, and able to exercise judgment and discretion with confidential materials• Ability to physically engage with the materials, including lifting boxes and the use of step stools• Preferable: an MLIS degree or an MLIS candidate with an emphasis in archival studies
This role works mostly in their Manhattan office with occasional visits to 2 offsite storage facilities that are accessible by subway.
Compensation is commensurate with years of relevant experience, ranging from $30-$40+/hr.
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