Archivist I or II - Austin, United States - City of Austin

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Archivist I:

• Master's degree in Library or Information Science, or related to the assigned program from an ALA accredited university, with specialization in archival enterprise and/or administration; or must be received within six (6) months of employment.
• Master's degree in History/Public History with coursework in archival administration, or a Master's Degree in a related field, may substitute for the required Master's degree in Library or Information Science.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
May require a valid operator's license and the use of a personal vehicle.

Archivist II:

• Master's degree in Library or Information Science, or related to the assigned program from an ALA accredited university, with specialization in archival enterprise and/or administration, plus two (2) years professional experience working in an archives, library, museum, or other cultural heritage institution.
• Master's degree in History/Public History with coursework in archival administration, or a Master's Degree in a related field, may substitute for the required Master's degree in Library or Information Science.

Licenses or Certifications:

May require a valid operator's license and the use of a personal vehicle.

Notes to Applicants
This position will be filled as an Archivist I or an Archivist II , depending on the level of experience of the selected candidate. Although this position is categorized as an Archivist position, individuals with degrees outside of the Library and Archives professions but, with experience in engaging with the Mexican American & Latine communities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are strongly advised to review the Community Archivist program at the Austin History Center for additional context - Outreach | Austin Public Library )

The Mexican American & Latine Community Archivist position at the Austin History Center ( AHC ) is a public-facing role that involves relationship-building with leaders, individuals, and organizations in the Mexican American & Latine communities in Austin and Central Texas. The individual selected to fill this position will perform the following:

Actively engage with individuals and organizations in the Mexican American and Latine communities to foster relationships that build and enrich the collections at the AHC .

Acquire and access material donations from the Mexican American and Latine communities for inclusion into the AHC's overall collection.

Develop and lead public programming at AHC and within the Austin Public Library system focusing on the historic contributions of the Mexican American and Latine communities to Austin's history.

Coordinate public outreach and engagement related to the Mexican American and Latine communities, ala tabling at community events, giving lectures/presentations, running workshops, or making media appearances.

Collaborate with community leaders and organizations on outreach, programs, and projects.

Conduct oral history interviews with individuals.

Assist in planning and coordinating exhibits and programs to promote the collections.

Coordinate and supervise volunteers for events and various activities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION :

• A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any relevant experience that you would like for us to consider. This information will also be used to determine base pay in the event that you are selected for this position. NOTE : A cover letter and/or resume will NOT be used to substitute for an incomplete job application.
• Please understand that your job application will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.
• All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.
• The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.
• Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.

VETERAN APPLICANTS :

• If you are identified as a top candidate, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 before confirming a start date.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT :

• If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience engaging with Mexican American and Latine communities in the Austin/Central Texas area.
• Record of developing cultural and/or historical programming focusing on or geared towards the Mexican American and Latine communities.
• Demonstrated coordination of outreach efforts to the Mexican American and Latine communities.
• Experience speaking publicly and presenting to a variety of ages.
• Bilingual Spanish/English ability.
• Experience in processing archival records and donations.
• Experience working in an archival, public, school, or university library setting.
• Coursework or degree in Mexican American/Latine studies.
• Ability to travel to more than one location in the course of a workday.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assignedArchivist I
Archivist II
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Archivist I
Archivist II

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
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The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.