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

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Position Information


Posting Title

  • Archivist I or II
  • Mexican American & Latine Community Archivist
    Job Requisition Number
  • COA091765
    Position Number

Job Type

  • Full-Time
    Division Name
  • Austin History Center
    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


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:


  • 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 lowcost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click
    HERE for more information.

VETERAN
APPLICANTS:


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.

Pay Range

  • Archivist I: $ $30.10
  • Archivist II: $ $32.87
    Hours

Regular (40) Hours per week:

  • Monday-Friday
  • 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
  • Some evenings and, at minimum, one weekend per month
  • Reading Room reference shifts and potential outreach events
  • Work schedules may vary based on the needs of the organization.

Job Close Date

  • 06/17/2024
    Type of Posting
  • External
    Department
  • Austin Public Library
    Regular/Temporary
  • Regular
    Grant Funded or Pooled Position
  • Not Applicable
    Category
  • Professional
    Location
  • Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe St., 78701
    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.
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