Archivist – Staten Island Museum

The History Archives & Library of the Staten Island Institute of Arts & Sciences is seeking a motivated individual to work part-time as a History Archives & Library Associate.

Under the direction of the Institute’s Curator and Archivist the Associate will:

- input History Collection accession information into the Institute’s database
- maintain the Newspaper Clippings Collection
- assist with Library duties
- perform Collection Management duties as needed
- assist with researcher requests
- support promotional efforts of the Archives & Library.

Qualifications:

Those applying for the position should have a degree in one of the following areas or be studying towards a degree in Collections Management, Library Science, Museum Studies, History, Archival Studies, or a related field.
Experience working in a library, archives, museum, or other cultural nonprofit is preferred. Volunteer work will be considered. Knowledge of Past Perfect software is a plus.

The selected individual will work 14 hours per week which will be scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. School schedules and other part-time positions will be considered. The Associate will receive $12 per hour.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references, to the attention of Patricia M. Salmon, via fax at 718/273-5683 or e-mail the information to psalmon <at> statenislandmuseum.org
Patricia Salmon
Curator of History
Staten Island Museum
Staten Island Institute of Arts & Sciences
75 Stuyvesant Place
Staten Island NY 10301
www.statenislandmuseum.org
P-718-727-1135
F718-273-5683