LAC - Musical Archivist presso LAC Federal

Description

The Musical Archivist will provide assessment and re-appraisal services for archival collections at a central federal library in the Washington, DC Metro Area. The Archivist will primarily work with paper-based materials and photographs, ensuring archival holdings are properly evaluated, organized, described, and preserved. The successful candidate will have strong archival knowledge, familiarity with American history and culture, and the ability to apply professional archival techniques to support ongoing collection management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and re-appraisals of archival collections, focusing on paper-based materials and photographs.
• Apply principles and best practices of archival work, including analysis, arrangement, description, and documentation of materials.
• Identify preservation concerns and perform basic preservation activities such as rehousing, photocopying, and stabilizing archival materials.
• Collaborate with library staff to ensure proper handling, transfer, and description of archival materials.
• Maintain accurate records, inventories, and finding aids to facilitate access and control.
• Communicate effectively with federal library staff and contribute to a team-based work environment.
• Safely lift, move, and rehouse boxes and archival materials weighing up to 35 pounds.

Requirements

• Knowledge of archival principles, concepts, and techniques, including arrangement, description, and appraisal of archival materials.
• Knowledge of American history, culture, documentary studies, oral history, and related subject areas.
• Ability to process and describe archival collections in alignment with professional archival standards.
• Ability to identify preservation concerns and perform basic preservation duties.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience working in a library or archives environment performing similar archival tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with library staff.
• Ability to lift to 35 pounds.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move from place to place within the location, lifting of items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasional up to 35 pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

EEO Statement

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. 

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.