ARCHIVIST (FORT CONCHO)

Position will be open until filled.

• GENERAL PURPOSE : Manages and maintains the Fort Concho Research Library and archival collections; provides historical research assistance to fort staff and the public;
• prepares various publications, handouts, materials, and brochures; provides assistance with special events and ongoing site programming;

and performs other related duties as assigned.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Oversees and provides for the maintenance and development of the Library's collection; conducts research; acquires archival and / or other collection items through purchase and donation.
• Organizes, catalogs, shelves, tracks, and preserves various types of collection materials including historical documents, books, newspapers, journals, maps, blueprints, photographs, artwork, and microfilm.
• Evaluates collection materials for re-assignment; reviews donations for addition to the Library's collection and archives.
• Assists fort and city staff and Library patrons in performing historical research and compiling / interpreting data.
• Creates and / or assists in the research, development, production, and installation of Fort Concho exhibits and public programs.
• Working with site manager, local / regional universities and other resources, interviews, selects, & manages interns and volunteers for ad-hoc projects and general internships.
• Provides assistance in coordinating and / or implementing Fort Concho special events as required.
• Designs, develops, and produces various types of Fort Concho publications and brochures.
• Participates in appropriate training and professional conferences.
• Writes and edits various site publications, newsletters, and other promotional materials.
• Provides assistance in promoting and publicizing Fort Concho's programs and special events.
• Assists staff and city contractor in ad creation and placement for events and programs.
• Conducts research and identifies grant opportunities; with site manager prepares grant applications / proposals.
• Works with site manager on annual reports and managing various city data bases.
• Maintains special mailing lists.
• Assists in troubleshooting and resolving minor computer issues.
• Prepared and makes talks / presentations to groups and special audiences as appropriate.
• Participates in site living history program as appropriate.
• Hours : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm., some nights and weekends required at prescheduled dates.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's Degree in Library Science, History, or related field; AND three years experience managing and maintaining archival library collections and conducting historical research;

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's Degree is preferred.

Required Licenses or Certifications :

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.

Required Knowledge of :

• Principles of collection management and development.
• Various types of materials relative to living history collections.
• Methods for preserving and maintaining archival materials.
• Historical research methods and techniques.
• Marketing and public relations principles.
• Customer service standards and protocol.

Required Skill in :

• Overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of the Fort Concho Research Library.
• Organizing, cataloging, developing, and maintaining the Library's archival collection.
• Providing research assistance to Library patrons and employees.
• Effective research, editing, writing, and verbal communication.
• Designing and producing various types of publications, brochures, and / or other marketing materials
• Assisting with special events and the installation of exhibits.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other staff, volunteers, City departments, outside agencies, vendors, and the general public.

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

• Work is performed in an archival library environment.
• Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and lifting of objects up to 40 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to variable weather conditions is involved when assisting with special events.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.