Archival Assistant, Upper Midwest Jewish Archives

This position will provide support in the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives unit of Archives and Special Collections, focusing on supporting researchers and processing collections.

This position is a non-academic, short-term, 67 workdays or less appointment.

Work Schedule and Location: On campus in Elmer L. Andersen Library, Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

**This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and arranging of historical materials while applying different processing criteria to different projects, following directions of professional staff (50%)
• Creating of and editing of finding aids for collections using ArchivesSpace (20%)
• Assisting with advanced searching of Archives and Special Collections finding aids for information to help researchers with reference questions, as assigned by professional staff (10%)
• Retrieving materials from the storage area following set safety guidelines and procedures (20%)

Required:

• Basic office skills (filing, alphabetizing, sorting, and accurate typing).
• Able to perform essential physical demands includes, but is not limited to: frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping/bending, and reaching.
• Ability to serve and interact with customers and guests in a pleasant and accurate manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with both verbal and written skills.
• Attention to detail in an environment with repetitive tasks.

Preferred:

• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills, multi-tasking, and independent decision-making.
• Detail oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff.
• Available to work in shifts of 3-4 hours at a time.
• Available to work a range of 14-40 hours per week.
• Strong knowledge of the history of Jewish communities of the Upper Midwest.
• Experience in processing archival collections according to professional standards.

Physical Requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation (if applicable):

• Ability to move and transport boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.

Pay Range: $20.00/hour

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1. Resume.
2. Cover Letter (optional).

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