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HAI Position Announcement - Archivist, Rockville, MD



Position Announcement J3 - Archivist, Montgomery County Archives

History Associates Incorporated, an archives, records management,
and historical research firm located in Rockville, Maryland, is
looking for motivated archivists and records managers who enjoy
varied, interesting, and challenging work. HAI offers
opportunities to work with a group of dedicated and credentialed
professionals providing information management solutions to a
wide variety of corporate, nonprofit, and government clients.

HAI has an immediate opening for a motivated, outgoing,
service-oriented Archivist with solid computer skills to staff
and operate the Montgomery County Archives in downtown Rockville,
Maryland. Primary duties include:

 * Accessioning, appraising, arranging, and describing archival
records in textual, audiovisual, and electronic formats;

 * Assisting researchers and providing reference services;

 * Supervising volunteers and interns;

 * Working with Montgomery County government agencies to identify
and preserve their official records;

 * Actively promoting outreach and educational activities
involving the Archives' constituents, and cultivating new
constituents within the local community;

 * Supporting the Archives' website (www.montgomeryarchives.org),
including content updates, statistics tracking, and placement of
finding aids on the site;

 * Supporting current Archives initiatives and developing new
projects;

 * Preparing a variety of statistical and informational reports.

Qualifications for this position are:

 * Master's degree in library science, history, or related
discipline;

 * Demonstrable, practical knowledge of archival policies and
procedures;

 * At least two years' recent archival experience conducting
appraisal, survey, arrangement, and description on archival
collections, preferably including supervisory experience;

 * Ability to collect, organize, research, interpret, and submit
written descriptions of record groups and collections;

 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

 * Experience with HTML and website design, layout, and maintenance;

 * Responsiveness to a dynamic corporate environment;

 * Ability to work independently and to exercise discretion,
initiative, and judgment; and

 * Familiarity with major word processing and database software
packages.

Salary in the low to mid-30s, commensurate with experience.
Excellent benefits package. Applications will be accepted until
position is filled.

Send resume, transcripts, writing sample, and three references to
Ms. Doris Miles, History Associates Incorporated, 5 Choke Cherry
Road, Suite 280, Rockville, MD 20850-4004. FAX: (301) 670-2765.
PLEASE REFERENCE POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT J3 IN REPLY.

For more information about History Associates Incorporated and
our wide range of historical and information management services,
see our website at www.historyassociates.com.

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