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Position Announcement
Position: Assistant Archivist, The Cleveland Museum of Art Archives
Date Available: early-mid August, 2002
Duties: Under the direction of the Archivist, the incumbent assists in
conducting the museum's archival and records management program by
performing the following duties: arranges, preserves, and describes the
museum's historical records according to established archival standards and
internal procedures; encodes finding aids for presentation on the Internet;
assists with records surveys of museum offices; accessions incoming records;
provides reference service to museum staff and other researchers; assumes
responsibility for the archives in the Archivist's absence; directs the work
of part time staff and volunteers; and performs special projects for the
Archivist upon request.
Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate will have an MLS from an
ALA accredited institution with coursework in archival theory and
methodology, or an MA in history with a concentration in archives, or
previous work experience in an archives or manuscripts repository; knowledge
of current archival descriptive practices; experience with preserving and
providing access to electronic records via an intranet; demonstrated ability
to analyze, implement, and complete large, complex projects; ability to
communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; ability to
read, interpret, and present information in response to questions from staff
and approved researchers; and experience with basic word processing and
database programs. Knowledge of art history and museum management
preferred.
Hours: full time, Monday - Friday, 35 hour week
Salary range: starting $29,325 - maximum $43,845
Benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance; matching 401K plan, 403B
retirement plan (for complete information please contact the Human Resources
department at 216-421-7340)
Please send resumes and a sample of writing (finding aid, article, brochure,
etc.) to:
Human Resources Department
Attn: Heather Weisenseel
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106
EOE/M/F/D/V
Leslie Cade
Archivist
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Blvd
Cleveland OH 44106
216-707-2492
lcade@clevelandart.org
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