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.