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Job Posting-Part Time--Boston



Dear Colleagues,

I am, with much regret, leaving my position as Archivist of Forest Hills
Cemetery in Boston. The position is open and the job description and salary
appear below.

Forest Hills is a Victorian Garden Cemetery, built in 1848. It's a
strikingly beautiful place, full of Victorian gardens, marble statuary, and
scenic vistas. The grounds are truly replete with history. I can honestly
say I have never had a more interesting, challenging or rewarding position.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a new archivist to hone his/her skills
or for an experienced archivist to put them to work.

Resumes should be sent to the Director of the Forest Hills Educational
Trust, but I am happy to answer any questions about my experiences there
over the past two years. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
We also have a website at www.foresthillstrust.org.

Best wishes,
Trina Purcell

tpurcell@politicallibrary.org
(603) 624-3754

Forest Hills Educational Trust-Job Description


Position Title:  ARCHIVIST

Reports to:  The Curator of Historical Collections

Responsibilities:  The Archivist is responsible for organizing, appraising,
identifying, describing and inventorying the documentary collections in the
archives, and making them available to researchers using standard archival
procedures. As the individual primarily responsible for these collections,
the archivist works with the Curator, the Director of the Educational
Trust, the Board of Directors, consultants and external agencies to help
grow and preserve the archival collections.

 This position also serves as a key reference resource for patrons of the
archives, assisting the public in the use and access of the collections.

The Archivist oversees the development and maintenance of archival policies
and operating procedures for the administration and use of the materials.
He/she is responsible for evaluating the physical condition of papers,
photographs and other documents to determine the extent of their
deterioration, need for treatment and archival preservation priority.
He/she performs routine preservation and conservation treatment as needed
to ensure the longevity of the collections.

This position is also responsible for administrative tasks such as the
grant applications, supervision of interns, ordering supplies and
maintaining an inventory of equipment.

Qualifications:  M.S. in L.I.S. from an A.L.A.-accredited library school
with a concentration in archival work or a M.S. in preservation or other
relevant discipline. Demonstrated ability to appraise historical records
and work independently. Knowledge of Boston history, the Victorian era,
thanatology, and the history of the New England cemeteries is highly
desirable.

Salary Range:  $13-$22/hr. depending on qualifications.

Please send your resume to:

Cecily Miller, Director
Forest Hills Educational Trust
95 Forest Hills Avenue
Boston, MA  02130

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