Jobs

Posted 29 January 2012

Archivist / Librarian
Echo Services Inc.

Deadline: 17 February

Echo Services Inc. has a full-time Archives Manager position available at a large software company in Redmond, WA.  We are seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and organized individual.

Deadline: Friday, February 17, 2012

The ideal candidate will possess a wide range of skills and knowledge.  Daily tasks will encompass the entire spectrum of managing an archives collection and personnel:  processing, planning, cataloging, circulation, acquisitions, and collection maintenance as well as staff management.  The ideal candidate will also possess innovative ideas to implement best practices to improve existing standards and processes. 

• Manage day-to-day vendor operations of the Archives. 
• Participate in strategic planning and initiate plans for both long term improvements and daily operations.  This includes plans for proper preservation and storage of Archival items.
• Conduct professional-level arrangement and description of all archival materials.  This includes determining the processing priorities and managing the flow of cataloguing.
• Perform subject analysis, cataloging and indexing of photographs and textual records. 
• Assist with appraisal and selection of visual materials and textual records.
• Implement ongoing production techniques for preservation scans and data quality assurance of image databases.
• Develop and implement new programs and projects.
• Restructure storage and work spaces, maintenance of vault map, and metrics reporting. Ongoing inventory/ordering of Archival supplies.
• Monitor client requests.
• Supervise personnel including: ensure staff provides responsive customer service; determine workload and delegate assignments; train, monitor and evaluate performance, and initiate corrective or disciplinary actions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Masters degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or Museology. A person with a graduate level training in archives is preferred. However, a person with a graduate degree in librarianship with archival credentials or experience would be considered.
• Be able to work independently as well as within a team setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Highly organized (i.e. ability to successfully multi-task and meet deadlines).
• Detail-oriented.
• Proficient computer skills – experience with Microsoft Office products.

Hours: This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week Monday-Friday (some flexibility in schedule).

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability; 401(k); Paid vacation and sick leave

Please send a resume and cover letter to: Angie Stark at careers@echoservicesinc.com with “Archives Manager” in the Subject line.