Project Archivist

SUMMARY: The New York Transit Museum is seeking an experienced temporary Project Archivist to process,  rehouse, digitize, catalog, and create a finding aid for a large photographic collection relating  to the history of Metro-North Railroad. The Project Archivist will process 103 cubic feet of  records, assigning a unique identifier to each record while considering and retaining the existing  subject organization. The Project Archivist will also create a descriptive, DACS-compliant finding  aid in Archive Space and link related materials. The final phase of the project will be identifying  a selection of photographs, digitizing, cataloging, and publishing item-level records to the  Museum’s digital collections catalog, PastPerfect Online.  

This grant-funded position will be 37.5 hours per week for up to 1,200 hours total. The proposed  project must be completed by June 30ᵗʰ, 2025. Work will be performed on-site at the Gabrielle  Shubert Research Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

QUALIFICATIONS: •  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, library &  information studies, archival studies, history, or closely related field •  Experience using PastPerfect Museum Software (PastPerfect Web Edition is preferred) •  Experience in digitizing negatives, contact sheets, and photographic prints; i.e. fragile  materials •  Knowledge of best practices in handling and preservation of archival material •  Knowledge of archival metadata standards and authorities such as DACS, and LCSH •  Other skills include Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and an overall familiarity with Collection  Management Systems •  Knowledge or interest in New York history, preferably transportation history •  Effective verbal and written communication skills •  Strong organizational skills, and impeccable attention to detail •  Ability to work independently

APPLICATION: Qualified individuals interested in this position must apply by e-mail. Resume and cover letter  should be sent as .doc or PDF to [email protected] Please specify subject heading as  Project Archivist. Due to high volume of applicants, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. LocationFriends of the New York Transit Museum, 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201

Compensation

$38.00/hour

Application URL or Email

Submit specified application materials to [email protected].