[SOA] Archivist Posting at The Dawes Arboretum

[Leslie Wagner]

*ARCHIVIST POSITION*

*(Entry Level)*





Terms:             Full time regular

Schedule:       40 hours per week including weekends, holidays and
arboretum sponsored events

Reporting to:  Historian

Benefits include:  Dental, Vision, Health, Life Insurance, PTO and Sick
Hour Accrual, Pension Plan, 401K



*Located east of Columbus, The Dawes Arboretum is dedicated to increasing
the love and knowledge of trees, history and the natural world.  *The
Arboretum is a living museum dedicated to plant conservation and habitat
restoration.  At nearly 2,000 acres, 250,000 visitors and 16,000 education
participants annually, The Arboretum is the most visited year-round
attraction in Licking County and a partner to many local organizations.



The Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio is seeking an Archivist.  This is a
full-time, entry-level position.  Under the direction of the Historian, the
Archivist will be responsible for the preservation and interpretation of
the collections of The Dawes Arboretum archives.  This includes the
manuscript collection, photographs, video and audio materials, antiques and
personal artifacts from the Dawes family.



*Key Responsibilities:*

·         Inventorying and digitizing archival collections and create
storage locations

·         Work in cooperation with the Historian regarding preservation of
collections and conservation techniques

·         Update artifact records using PastPerfect, including photographs
of objects

·         Perform research services for staff and public requests; assist
visitors with archival requests

·         Lead tours of the Daweswood House Museum and assist with coverage
for the History Center

·         Assist in supervising history interns and volunteers.  Create
volunteer archival projects

·         Create and deliver programs both on arboretum grounds as well as
off grounds

·         Write articles for Arboretum publications



*Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:*

·         Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years experience in related
field

·         Knowledgeable about cataloging, preservation and storage
practices and procedures

·         Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.

·         Experience with Microsoft Office and collections management
software PastPerfect and auto editing software

·         Strong public speaking skills



Send cover letter and resume along with three (3) references to:
Archivist/HR, The Dawes Arboretum, 7770 Jacksontown Road SE, Newark, OH
43056, email: jeromine at dawesarb.org , with the subject line Archivist.
Deadline to apply is June 30, 2016.  Qualified candidates will be contacted
for interview.
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