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Zimmerman Associates, Inc.

Archivist

Washington, DC · On-site

$43.76/hr

Archivist (Federal Project - Washington, D.C.) Pay Rate: $43.76/hour Zimmerman Associates, Inc ... Manage workflow to ensure contract requirements and deliverables are met * Track performance ...

Zimmerman Associates, Inc.

Archivist

Washington, DC

$43.76/hr

Archivist (Federal Project - Washington, D.C.) Pay Rate: $43.76/hour Zimmerman Associates, Inc ... Manage workflow to ensure contract requirements and deliverables are met * Track performance ...

Library Systems & Services LLC

Archivist

Washington, DC · On-site

$73K - $85K/yr

The Archivist / Project Manager will serve as both the technical lead and day-to-day project ... Serve as project lead and primary point of contact for contract performance and technical execution.

Library Systems & Services LLC

Archivist

Washington, DC · On-site

$73K - $85K/yr

The Archivist / Project Manager will serve as both the technical lead and day-to-day project ... Serve as project lead and primary point of contact for contract performance and technical execution.

Carollo Engineers Inc.

Contracts Administrator

Reno, NV

$30 - $33/hr

Contract Archiving & Documentation * Maintain and organize digital contract archives in accordance with company policies. * Review incoming contracts for completeness and proper documentation before ...

Macmillan

Contracts Associate

$60K - $65K/yr

Track contract status and archive signed agreements * Interpret contract details (rights, territories, author approvals) * Provide general department support and handle special projects as needed ...

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Archivist

Zimmerman Associates, Inc.

Washington, DC • On-site

$43.76/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Archivist (Federal Project - Washington, D.C.)
Pay Rate: $43.76/hour
Zimmerman Associates, Inc. (ZAI) is seeking an experienced Archivist to lead a project supporting the Music Division of a prominent federal library in Washington, D.C. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong experience managing archival projects and working with complex collections of musical and textual materials.
The Archivist will perform a wide range of archival functions, including planning, assessment, arrangement, processing, and description of manuscripts, artifacts, and official records. This position also requires close collaboration with federal archivists, as well as tracking and reporting project performance data.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct assessments and re-appraisals of archival collections
  • Develop and finalize processing plans for collections
  • Apply archival principles and best practices to the arrangement, preservation, and description of materials
  • Identify preservation concerns and perform rehousing, photocopying, and stabilization of materials as needed
  • Refine the organization of materials in accordance with provenance
  • Follow the Library Division's Processing Manual in all aspects of the project
  • Collaborate with federal archivists to ensure proper handling, transfer, and description of materials
  • Create descriptive content, including portions of Encoded Archival Description (EAD) finding aids and folder- or box-level descriptions
  • Manage workflow to ensure contract requirements and deliverables are met
  • Track performance metrics and prepare reports for project stakeholders
Qualifications
  • Graduate degree in Library Science, Archives, or Museum Studies
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience performing archival work, including project and workflow management
  • Strong knowledge of archival principles, including analysis, organization, and description of materials
  • Knowledge of American history, culture, documentary studies, oral history, or related disciplines
  • Knowledge of American music history and/or ability to read music notation preferred
  • Knowledge of Hebraic languages and Jewish liturgical music is highly desirable
  • Proven ability to develop workflow processes and track/report project data
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and federal stakeholders
  • Experience identifying and addressing preservation needs
  • Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 35 pounds
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
About ZAI
ZAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity laws, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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