Stewards VISTA: Appalshop – Archive Systems and Access -AmeriCorps

Description Of Duties

• Research prior archive policies and procedures, and compare to field-wide best practices
• Develop cataloging workflows and standards, create a template to form and run an acquisitions committee
• Create public access guidelines for licensing for staff to use
• Help identify gaps in existing cataloging and documentation
• Research past and potential archive funders, and develop a tracking system for reusable language, and prepare grant application materials
• Research new community and national partnerships that strengthen the program with new opportunities

Qualifications

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma/GED

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions

Benefits

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award* of $7,395.00 or choice of cash stipend of ~$1,800.00
• Living Allowance of $68.39 per day, disbursed every 2 weeks
• Cellphone stipend
• Relocation Allowance ($750) if Eligible
• Healthcare Coverage*
• Childcare Coverage*
• Loan forbearance if Eligible
• Interest Payments if Eligible
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Wellness Program (access to a licensed, professional counselor and 24/7 support)
• Non-Competitive Eligibility* (NCE) status upon successful completion of the term

Evaluation And Reporting

• Performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed their required year of service; the member has satisfactorily completed assignments; and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.
• Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets, accomplishment tracking, and quarterly reporting.