Position available: NY Yacht
Club
Position Available: NYYC -
Project Archivist (temporary, part-time)
The New York Yacht Club is seeking a
temporary, part-time archivist to develop a processing plan and create
a research finding aid for the Club’s archives, which date from 1844
to the present. Must have demonstrated ability to apply standard
archival procedures in the appraisal, arrangement and description of
archival records.
DUTIES:
• Creates inventory and drafts processing
plan, in conjunction with NYYC staff
• Processes the collection according to
standard professional guidelines
• Prepares a detailed finding aid in
accordance with national standards
• Orders archival supplies and advises on
proper storage
• Rehouses collection and performs other basic
preservation measures
QAULIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with an
emphasis in history (Master's degree preferred)
• Demonstrated experience (3-5 years) in
processing archival collections
• Excellent organizational and project
management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication
skills
• Proficiency with accepted preservation
methods applied to special collections
• Ability and willingness to lift heavy
boxes
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
By email: Please submit resume and cover letter
via email to [log in to unmask] Include position title in subject line.
We are an equal opportunity employer. For information about The New
York Yacht Club, please visit http://www.nyyc.org.
By mail:
New York Yacht Club
Attn: Library - Project Archivist
Position
37 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
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