Archivist - State Historical Society of Missouri

Hiring Department: State Historical Society

About the role

To process manuscript collections, conduct research room services, and promote manuscript materials.

Responsibilities

• Accession, arrange, describe and otherwise process manuscript, photograph, audio-visual, oral histories, electronic records, and other research materials in accordance with standard and local principles and practices.
• Assist patrons by providing reference services to the collection.
• Assist in the appraisal of records and items within the collection.
• Maintain an accurate and complete collection description and inventory.
• Prepare reports and statistics on work progress.
• Assist in the development of strategies for the preservation and reformatting of materials in the collection.
• Conduct basic preservation of materials such as cleaning and mending of damaged papers.
• Promote collections using social media platforms and SHSMO publications.
• Continue education through attending conferences, seminars, and professional meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a related/relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in History or Library Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Demonstrates understanding of archival standards.
• Experience working with audio-visual materials.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Excellent visual, communication, and public speaking skills.

Pay

Salary Range: $22.92-$23.61 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

For additional information, visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website.