The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Project Archivist (2 years) to work at an off-site location on a very special collection.

Under the guidance of the Museum Archivist, the individual will be responsible for the following:

• Surveying the collection to be processed.  Drafting a processing plan, in conjunction with the Museum Archives staff.  Determining and acquiring necessary archival supplies.

 

• Processing the collection in keeping with standard professional guidelines.  Performing simple preservation tasks, such as removing staples, paperclips, etc; consulting with the Museum's conservation staff when necessary.  Implementing necessary conservation measures

 

• Compiling and revising existing descriptions of the material.  Re-filing and re-boxing the collection in acid-free housing

 

• Writing detailed finding aid including information on context and related collections as well as description of the material.  Drafting collection level descriptions for inputting into DADABASE and OCLC

 

• Overseeing Encoded Archival Description [EAD] mark-up and mounting of document on web site.

 

• Organizing an exhibition of material from the processed collection, writing related checklist.

 

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Art History or 12 semester hours of modern art since 1880 and Masters of Art and/or certified completion of National Archives Modern Archives Institute course work.  3-5 years’ experience processing archival collections according to standard archival procedures.   Research in art history.   Fluency in French a must.  Computer literacy.  Ability to write clearly and legibly.  Some experience with donor relations.  Ability to work independently.

Please submit resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>.   Please reference the position title in the subject line.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

November 2007

 

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