Processing Archivist
- Employer
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Closing date
- Jun 29, 2019
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- Industry
- Nonprofit
- Function
- Administrative
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
In the first year of this position, with the approaching 50th anniversary of the Kennedy Center in 2021, the Processing Archivist will have an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to an important institutional program that manages thousands of unique and irreplaceable archival records, raises the profile of the collections, and ensures ongoing preservation of the Center's legacy. Once fully established, the Archives will provide information and historical documentation to serve the work of the organization, including artistic programming, marketing, social media, public relations, fundraising, and outreach.
Duties and Responsibilities:
80% Appraises, weeds, accessions, arranges, and describes archival materials in a variety of formats, including digital and audiovisual content
20% Responds to archival inquiries from Kennedy Center staff and external stakeholders.
N/A Potentially supervises interns and/or volunteers on processing projects
N/A Other duties as assigned.
N/A Responds to the needs and requests of Kennedy Center management and staff in a professional and expedient manner.
N/A Adheres to all employer policies and procedures.
Education/Experience
- 2-4 years of professional-level archival processing experience
- Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education at time of employment.
- Knowledge of standard and emerging archival and information science technologies.
- Demonstrated experience with databases, content management systems, digital asset management systems, film/video elements, and digital formats.
- Knowledge of and experience in applying metadata standards.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to function independently and in groups; build and maintain relationships with partners and organization staff; ability to provide exceptional service to a diverse clientele.
- Demonstrated experience or aptitude for collection development.
- Knowledge of best practices in basic conservation and preservation.
Minimum Skills and/or Knowledge Required
- Background in theater or performing arts environment and/or experience working in an organizational or association archive strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of trends, techniques, and methods in digital humanities (e.g., linked data, TEI, crowd-sourced transcription/annotation).
- Supervisory experience
- Concentration in archives and records management or equivalent experience
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and on the telephone. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel in order to operate computer keyboard, office equipment, and other essential tasks. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. This position frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work in an environment which may include exposure to dust or mold.
Work Environment
Normal office environment, primarily seated, using computer, phone and other routine office equipment.
Requires extended hours, weekends and travel.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a world premier performing arts organization and our nation's cultural center. Diversity is a critical component of our mission, vision, and values. Our staff exhibits a wide variety of perspectives and experiences which enable us to foster and strengthen an environment of diversity and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
Company
The Kennedy Center is America's living memorial to President Kennedy and the nation's busiest arts facility. The Center presents and produces a variety of theater, musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, world, and folk music, and multimedia performances for all ages. We are the nation’s beacon for the performing arts, engaging artists and audiences around the world to share, inspire, and celebrate the cultural heritage by which a great society is defined and remembered.
The Center serves as a catalyst among American arts organizations, eager to explore new directions and inspire audiences locally and worldwide. Whether through our NSO In Your Neighborhood initiatives, our expansion of Hip Hop programming, or the carefully curated programs intended to reflect the rich diversity of our culture, we are committed to reaching new audiences through innovative programs.
Through numerous free events, our national impact in arts education, and the diverse array of programs, art forms, and guest artists on our stages, we pride ourselves in reflecting and making a difference in our community and world today. The Kennedy Center is an institution and gathering place where all are welcome. Our expanded programming palette and the ongoing development of our new building expansion, called The REACH, are indicators of a growing, thriving organization. We have named this new extension of our campus The REACH for the words that inspire us: Renew, Experience, Activate, Create, and Honor.
- Website
- http://www.kennedy-center.org/
- Location
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2700 F Street, NW
Washington
DC
20566
US
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