Senior Archivist

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Archivist to join our team at the Society of Florida Archivists Inc. As a Senior Archivist, you will be responsible for the accessioning, processing, and management of archival collections representing a wide variety of formats.

• Collection Management: Assist in clarifying and documenting collection scope, creating written processing plans, and evaluating processed collections to ensure compliance with initial plans.
• Supervision: Supervise a team of archivists, interns, and volunteers, setting clear goals, providing training and coaching, and allocating necessary resources.
• Reference Services: Provide basic reference services, assisting researchers, visitors, and staff to locate information and/or specific items.
• Digitization and Preservation: Identify items for digitization, work with management to set priorities, and collaborate with preservation specialists to set priorities for repair and conservation.
• Collection Development: Identify collections held by individuals and organizations that the Society of Florida Archivists Inc. should consider acquiring.
• Professional Development: Stay up-to-date with developments in archival standards, applying new rules, interpretations, and techniques as appropriate.

• Education: Advanced degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline, with a demonstrated understanding of academic or special libraries.
• Experience: Minimum of five years' experience processing and cataloging a broad variety of archival collections, with supervisory or managerial experience.
• Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of relevant aspects of library operations, including contemporary archival practices, trends, and emerging technologies.

• Able to sit and perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Can position self to access and move 40 lbs., including but not limited to, boxes, book carts, hand carts, audio/visual equipment, archival materials, and artifacts.