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Position Announcement - Photo Archivist, Seattle, WA



Title: Position Announcement - Photo Archivist, Seattle, WA

ASSISTANT ARCHIVIST, VISUAL RESOURCES

Providence Health System, a major health-care system with headquarters in Seattle, WA, is recruiting for a full-time assistant archivist to manage the visual resources in the Sisters of Providence Archives (http://www.providence.org/archives).  The archives capture the rich history of the Sisters of Providence religious community in the western United States, beginning in 1856, and of the health care, education and other ministries sponsored as the Providence Health System.  Responsibilities of this new position include creation of a descriptive database, development of improved storage and a conservation program, updating policies and procedures, outreach to entities in the Health System, appraisal, reference work, and occasional in-house exhibit design.

A minimum of two years archives experience involving photographic and visual resources, preservation, description, reference work, and collections arrangement; computer database development and applications software; and knowledge of photograph conservation, history of photographic methods, materials and equipment, and research techniques are required.  A Bachelor's degree in History, American Studies or a related discipline is required; with a Master's degree in archival studies course work and certified archivist credentials preferred.  Some travel is required.  Organizational, interpersonal, speaking and writing skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a small team; and interest in learning about the history of the Northwest, the Catholic church, and religious communities will be attributes for success in the position.  Starting salary is $30-33,000 plus, DOQ.  Excellent benefits.  Pleasant working environment.

Interested persons are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to: Providence Health System, Attn:  Human Resources, 506 Second Avenue, Suite 1200, Seattle, WA  98104.

The closing date for consideration is September 15, 2000




Loretta Zwolak Greene
Archivist
Sisters of Providence Archives
Providence Health System