Posting Title | Archivist I or Archivist II |
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Job Requisition Number | COA091518 |
Position Number | 111559 |
Job Type | Full-Time |
Division Name | Austin History Center |
Minimum Qualifications |
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications: Archivist I:
Licenses and Certifications Required:
May require a valid operator’s license and the use of a personal vehicle.Archivist II:
Licenses or Certifications:
May require a valid operator’s license and the use of a personal vehicle.
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Notes to Applicants |
This position will be filled as an Archivist I, or an Archivist II, depending on the level of experience of the selected candidate. The Archivist position involves processing archival collections related to the Latine Community, providing reference services to the public, and organizing public programs related to the same community. The person in this position will also identify, acquire, and organize archival collections and materials related to Latine heritage in Austin and Travis County. They will develop and implement public programs and events that highlight Latine history in the community, and compile finding aids, reference guides, articles, statistics, and reports. In addition, they will provide archival reference and research services to the public, both in person and via email. They will also engage in public liaison activities, such as giving lectures, making media appearances, and participating in interviews related to Latine history in Travis County. The person in this position will collaborate with other organizations to plan and execute programs related to Latine history. They will also coordinate and conduct meetings, trainings, tours, and public programs for the public and staff. They will assist in planning exhibits by organizing and interpreting historical records for public presentations related to Latines in Austin and Travis County and collecting oral histories documenting Latine history in Travis County. Finally, they will coordinate and supervise volunteer activities & tasks. NOTES TO APPLICANTS:
TRAVEL:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.VETERANS:
SALARY RANGE:
Archivist I = $25.40-$30.10 Archivist II = $27.16- $32.87 |
Pay Range |
Archivist I = $25.40-$30.10
Archivist II = $27.16- $32.87 |
Hours |
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Job Close Date | 05/10/2024 |
Type of Posting | External |
Department | Austin Public Library |
Regular/Temporary | Regular |
Grant Funded or Pooled Position | Not Applicable |
Category | Professional |
Location | Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe St. 78701 |
Preferred Qualifications |
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Duties, Functions and Responsibilities |
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Duties, Functions and Responsibilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
This position is posted at multiple levels. For Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please select the appropriate job description below. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
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Criminal Background Investigation | This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. |
EEO/ADA |
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIVinfection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. |
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within | the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * The minimum qualifications for this position are • Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or related to the assigned program from an ALA accredited university, with specialization in archival enterprise and/or administration; or must be received within six (6) months of employment. • Master’s degree in History/Public History with coursework in archival administration, or a Master’s Degree in a related field, may substitute for the required Master’s degree in Library or Information Science. Do you meet these requirements?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate which graduate degree you hold.
- Library/Information Science
- History/Public History
- Mexican American/Latin American Studies
- Graduate Degree (other field)
- * How many years of experience do you have working in archives, libraries, museums, or other cultural heritage organizations?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 3 to 5 years
- 6 to 8 years
- More than 8 years
- * Briefly describe your experience processing historical or archival material/collections(Open Ended Question)
- * How many years of experience do you have working with under-represented populations?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 3 to 5 years
- 6 to 8 years
- 8 years or more
- * Briefly describe your experience working with under-represented populations.(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have experience developing, coordinating, and conducting public education and community outreach programs geared towards under-represented communities?
- Yes
- No
- * If you answered yes to the above question, please provide a brief description of your experience developing, coordinating, and conducting public education and community outreach programs towards under-represented communities. (If you have no experience with these duties, please state none(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe a program/exhibit that you have planned and/or implemented that demonstrates your knowledge or interest in Mexican and Mexican American Studies and/or Latin-American and Latin-American Studies(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have experience conducting/recording oral histories
- I have conducted 1 to 2 oral history interviews
- I have conducted 3 or more oral history interviews
- I have used oral history interviews for reseach purposes
- No experience
- * Briefly describe your experience conducting or using oral histories.(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have experience interacting with the public answering reference questions in an archival or special collections setting, school, public, or university library, or other cultural/historical organization?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
- Yes
- No
- * If you answered yes to the above question, please provide a brief description of your reference experience in an archival setting, a school, public, or university library setting, or other historical/cultural heritage organization. (If you answered no, please state none).(Open Ended Question)
- * This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
- * My job application is detailed and complete, and I understand that if I am selected as the top candidate for this particular job, my salary will be determined based on the experience submitted on my job application.
- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter