Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn

Assistant Archivist
Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn was founded in 1853. It is headquartered in Brooklyn and its territory encompasses the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. It is presided by the eighth and current Bishop of Brooklyn, His Excellency, the Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan. The Diocese of Brooklyn includes 176 parishes with 200 churches and 69 elementary schools. For more information about our organization, please visit https://dioceseofbrooklyn.org

Position Overview

The Assistant Archivist will assist the Archivist in collecting, preserving, and making available the official records of the Diocese and those ancillary records that reflect the work of the Catholic Church within the region of the Diocese. In addition, the Assistant Archivist will process and describe records, attend to reference duties, and other duties as assigned.

What You'll Do:

Appraise, preserve, arrange, and describe physical and born-digital archival collections, create finding aids for these collections in line with professional standards and best practices, rehousing and applying basic preservation measures as appropriate, creating data base records, etc.
Assist with on demand and outsourced digitization and conservation projects, including preparation of materials, creation of item level descriptive information and onsite scanning, as needed
Assist in the maintaining and standardizing legacy database records, tables, lists, etc. and uploading them to website as needed
Support in-house staff research and external researchers including responding to queries, research within collections for both on-site and remote researchers, digitizing materials for remote access
Promote archives through written reports, newsletter articles, social media, blog posts and/or exhibits
Attend workshops, conferences and professional organization meetings related to archival updates
Keeping up to date with current archival practices and maintain current relationships with peer institutions
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Archivist
Who You Are:

Able to lift files and boxes weighing up to 40lbs.
Ability to lift and walk up stairs
Ability to stand on stools/ladders
Ability to work in multiple Diocese locations
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to analyze project requirements and prepare work estimates
Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and MS Word
Working knowledge of the Tenets of the Roman Catholic Church
Why Join Us?

Be part of a religious organization that values your expertise and passion for making a difference.
Work alongside a dedicated team that's as committed to supporting each other as they are to serving our lay and clergy community.
Benefits for Eligible Employees:

Generous Paid Time Off
8 Sick days per year
19 Paid Holidays
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution
Health and Dental Benefits
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Accident Insurance
Employee Life Insurance / Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Long Term Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits (Pre-tax)
Apply Today!

If you're interested in applying for this position, Apply Now or send your cover letter and resume to hremployment@diobrook.org, and note Assistant Archivist on the subject of your email.
Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $20 - $25 Per Hour

The pay range reflects the experience, skills, and qualifications of our ideal candidate. Compensation within this range will be determined based on the applicant's relevant experience and their alignment with the requirements of the role.
Schedule:

7 Hours Shift
Monday – Friday
9AM - 5PM
Expected Hours: 35 hours per week

Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or in a related field, with a concentration in archives required
1-3 years of archival experience required
Certified Archivist or SAA A&D or DAS certificate preferred
Ability to Commute:

Brooklyn, NY (Required)
Work Location: Brooklyn, NY

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:

Brooklyn, NY 11215: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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