Photography Archive Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $33,600.00 - $38,640.00 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9153-0475-20260727HS
Department: 0475 - ARCHIVES-ARCHIVES & HISTORY
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $33,600.00
Agency Maximum Salary: $38,640.00
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, established in 1902, collects, preserves, and provides access to the state's archival resources. Today, this mission continues through the efforts of the department's five divisions. Our mission is to preserve Mississippi's diverse historic resources and share them with people worldwide, inspiring the discovery of stories that connect our lives and shape our future.Agency contact: Laura Rawson, Personnel Manager, lrawson@mdah.ms.gov
About the Position: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) is seeking a qualified, detail-oriented individual to serve as a Photograph Archivist. This position is located in the Office of the Manuscripts & Image Collections Section of the Archives and Records Services Division. The Photograph Archivist will assist staff with the processing and cataloging of photograph collections to ensure their preservation and accessibility for research. Responsibilities include providing bibliographic access to photographic collections; cataloging materials in the online cataloging system (Koha) and updating records as needed; and assigning Library of Congress Subject Headings to catalog records. The incumbent will also file photographic collection materials for the Manuscripts & Image Collections Section and perform reference services and outreach related to photographic collections. This includes receiving and responding to requests from staff and the public, serving on a rotating schedule in Reference Services on Saturdays as assigned, and delivering public presentations about photographic collections. Additionally, the Photograph Archivist will assist with special projects as assigned by the Photograph Curator, Section Head, and Division Director.
What you'll need to be Successful: Highly detail-oriented and possess a solid foundational understanding of photographic and negative formats, along with archival principles and practices. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience. Hiring agency preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree with up to two years of relevant experience, as well as familiarity with integrated library systems-particularly Koha-and MARC cataloging standards. Experience with library cataloging and demonstrate a working knowledge of Library of Congress subject heading standards0
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Life Insurance
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Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
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Holidays
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Retirement Programs
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Career Development and Training
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How many years of directly related experience do you have? Refer to the job posting for an explanation of directly related experience.

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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed from an accredited four-year college or university?

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• 1 year / 30 semester hours
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• 3 years / 90 semester hours
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Are you able to work six to eight scheduled Saturdays each year as part of the Archives Library reference team?

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