This project will contribute to a large-scale digitization project, as well as a range of archives tasks to prepare collections for digitization, for research access, and to ensure Tribal collections are made accessible while also protecting culturally sensitive information and documents. One project focuses on Bertha Dutton, a prominent archaeologist, who donated approximately 100 boxes of material to the Lab Archives. Included in the collections are correspondence, daily files, reports, photos, negatives, slides, maps, postcards, literature, certificates, object descriptions, speeches, diaries, and awards and other interesting bits of information about the lives and careers of individuals, clubs, groups, and organizations.
Training will be provided to properly handle, describe and preserve historical documents and photos. Archival processing and arrangement and description will be taught. Archival material will be rehoused in acid free folders, sleeves and boxes. Finding aids for each collection will be produced to improve control and access. Training on equipment and software will be provided.
Preferred experience and education
• Bachelors or Masters degree in anthropology, archaeology, museum studies, Native American studies, or a related field
• Experience working with archival collections in a museum setting
• Proficiency in database management or the ability to learn new software and databases
• Experience implementing best practices and professional standards for museum collections care, including integrated pest management, storage, photography, access restrictions and facilitation.
General job requirements and environment
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Mostly in an office environment but that will require some bending, stooping and lifting
• Computer based work but also object work and object handling, exposure to dust
• Work is done on-site at the Lab of Anthropology, located in Santa Fe
Pay Rate: $28/hour, contract not to exceed $56,000 annually
Work Schedule: Full time or part-time possible. Flexible schedule within a Monday-Friday work week.
Benefits: This is a non-benefitted position funded for up to two years by a National Archives and Records Administration Grant.
Pay Rate: $28/hour, contract not to exceed $56,000 annually
Work Schedule: Full time or part-time possible. Flexible schedule within a Monday-Friday work week.
Benefits: This is a non-benefitted position funded for up to two years by a National Archives and Records Administration Grant.
Application Procedures:
Submit a resume and cover letter that addresses all aspects of the position, to Diane Bird, diane.bird@dca.nm.gov and Elisabeth Stone, elisabeth.stone@dca.nm.gov, by closing date of October 31. Include succinct summary of time spent in archives, museum work, and tribal consultation. For questions about the position, contact Diane Bird, Archivist, at diane.bird@dca.nm.gov or (505) 476-1255.