New England Archivists

Home > Services > Jobs >Massachusetts College of Art and Design

These jobs are posted as a service to archivists in New England.

Records Processor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design

General Statement of Responsibilities:

Title: Records Processor
Classification: Temporary, Full-time OR Half-time
Department: Library

The Records Processor will process a specific backlog of institutional records--approximately 1500 boxes of documents and ledger books created between 1980 and 2005. The processor will identify, inventory, and arrange records, according to an an existing processing plan in order to separate those of permanent value, those which are eligible for immediate disposal, and those of intermediate retention value to be held on/off site.

Dates: From January 22 to April 25.
Compensation: $20/hour
Supervision Received: Reports to Library Director
Open until filled.

Qualifications:

* Experience processing institutional archives or records, preferably in a public and/or academic setting.
* Ability to work independently, exercising initiative and judgment.
* Ability to lift, move, and shelve packed records storage boxes.
* Flexibility appropriate for a dynamic work setting, with desire to participate in collaborative problem solving.
* Facility with standard desktop applications in networked environments.
* Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

To Apply:

Send resume and cover letter to Paul Dobbs, Library Director at paul.dobbs@massart.edu

MassArt is an AA/EOE. Members of under-represented groups and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.