Assistant Archivist National Federation of the Blind - 3.8 Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time $21.63 - $23.07 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Historical research Teamwork Labeling Museum experience Digitization Records management Attention to detail Descriptive cataloging Desktop applications Museum database software Organizational skills Productivity software Processing materials (library and archives technical processing) Collections management systems Metadata management Full Job Description Assistant Archivist The National Federation of the Blind is a membership organization of blind people from each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. As America's civil rights organization of the blind, the Federation is a coordinated network of skilled advocates, resources, and programs that raise expectations of the blind in society and create opportunities for blind people to live the lives they want. The staff of the Federation are central to the organized blind movement by providing support, professional expertise, and daily contributions to the success of the organization. Working under the direction of the Federation's elected President, the staff advise the organization's leadership and contribute to the vibrant, energetic, and collaborative culture of the organization that raises expectations throughout society. The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Archivist. The National Archives of the Blind People's Movement, a program of the National Federation of the Blind, collects, preserves, and shares materials related to non-medical aspects of blindness, with particular emphasis on the organized blind movement. The primary responsibilities for the Assistant Archivist will be to assist in inventory, updating the records of our collections, and digitizing various materials. Secondary responsibilities will be to support ad hoc needs such as research or preservation projects. Responsibilities

• Follow standardized procedures and data standards to inventory and catalog artifacts
• Identify and correct gaps and inconsistencies in the current collections records according to data standards
• Conduct background research as necessary for cataloging
• Conduct basic preservation or artifact re-housing as necessary
• Follow standardized procedures to digitize various items, including paper and audiovisual materials, and create detailed, accessible descriptions (such as transcripts, time-stamped notes, etc.)
• Assist with other duties as assigned, including research tasks, outreach tasks, or other projects across the organization Qualifications
• Experience using a collections management system specific to a historic repository
• Knowledge of and ability to apply metadata schema (such as Dublin Core) and cataloging tools (such as Museum Nomenclature)
• Ability to conduct historical background research
• Experience responsibly handling a variety of historic artifacts, preferably including condition assessments and labeling artifacts
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in recording data
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent assignments and execute tasks independently
• Ability to cooperate effectively in a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn other computer applications Education and Experience
• Completion of a college-level program in archival sciences, library sciences, museum studies, history, or similar
• One to three years prior experience working in collections in an archive, museum, or similar setting, including relevant internships Compensation and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.

63 to $23.07 dollars per hour. How to Apply We seek individuals who wish to identify with a cause and to assist in advocacy for a group long denied equal opportunity to succeed or fail on the basis of ability, and not be denied opportunity on the basis of society's stereotypes. This job is open until filled. Applicants should send, preferably via email, a résumé and cover letter indicating salary requirements to: Human Resources, National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230; telephone 410-659-9314, ext. 2488; fax 410-685-5653; email .

Pay:

$21.63 - $23.07 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person