Part Time Museum Archivist

20 hours weekly, $17 per hour

Description: Archivist will be primarily responsible for cataloguing and creating finding aids for a large
photonegative collection of images from the Augusta Chronicle ranging from the 1970s into the
early 2000s. Other duties may involve additional archival projects as assigned by the Museum's
Registrar. This position will be part of the Museum's collections staff and report to the Registrar.

This is a one year and can be up to 2-year, position.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills:
 Knowledge of proper maintenance, organization, and research of archival collections.
 Knowledge of one or more CMS (Collection Management Systems) for the cataloging
 and record management of collections.
 Ability to work competently and efficiently in both autonomous and collaborative settings.
 Knowledge of finding aid formats, creation, and implementation.
 Exceptional attention to detail and organization.

Education:
 ALA accredited MLS Preferred. Experience handling photographic collections preferred.
 An equivalent combination of advanced subject degree and library/archives related
experience will be considered.

Experience:
Minimum one to two years experience in archival/library science work with knowledge of archival
methods and object handling.

Deadline to submit for letter of intent and resume: June 30, 2026

EMAIL to Augusta Museum of History: amh@augustamuseum.org
EOE; please no telephone