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Processing and Reference Archivist - Opening



Processing and Reference Archivist
Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical, Christian
housing ministry has an opening for a Processing and Reference Archivist,
located at HFHI's international headquarters in Americus, Ga., which is
three hours south of Atlanta.  This position is responsible for performing
technical and professional duties in the HFHI Archives and Global Museum,
which has the responsibility for the accessioning, arranging, describing,
preserving and referencing of irreplaceable records and artifacts of
permanent, historical and legal value to the organization.  This position
processes permanent and historically valuable materials; engages in research
activities; accessions and catalogs materials; prepares finding aids;
identifies and collects new acquisitions as appropriate under the archives
collection policy; ensures preservation of archival materials.  Creates and
maintains a high performance environment.  Maintains consistent, high
quality, customer-focused orientation when conducting business and providing
services or products to HFHI staff, affiliates, partners or other external
customers.  Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of
three years relevant work experience, required.  Outstanding oral and
written communication skills; excellent organizational skills; interpersonal
and analytical skills; computer literate; ability to work independently, to
manage and prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and educate users on
the importance of archival preservation; in-depth knowledge of archival
principles and practices; knowledge of preservation, care and storage of
historical materials and objects; ability to evaluate records and objects as
to historical value, required.   Membership in appropriate Archival
organization and maintain current on approved archival standards from
Society of American Archivists, strongly preferred.  (Salary $26,208)  To
apply, indicate Job Code #164 on all correspondence. Send cover letter and
resume via e-mail: hrstaffing@hfhi.org (attachments not accepted); fax
912-924-0641; or mail to HFHI, Staffing, 322 W. Lamar St., Americus, GA
31709. For more information on Habitat and other job openings visit our Web
site at www.habitat.org.

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