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CURRENT OFFERINGS:

ARCHIVES PROCESSING TECHNICIAN – Dearborn, MI

ARCHIVES PROCESSING TECHNICIAN – Dearborn, Michigan

This part-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to work with an established collection of archival resources, participate as a member of a team, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic business archives. The Archives Processing Technician will focus on preservation, organization, and processing of a range of archival records and artifacts. An experienced archivist will provide regular support and oversight. All work will take place on-site in Dearborn, Michigan at a corporate archives.

Work Responsibilities

The Archives Processing Technician will

safely handle all archival materials;
organize, process, and catalog a range of archival assets including printed materials and audiovisual recordings.

Required Qualifications

Applicants for this position should

have an MLIS or be pursuing a degree in archives or a related field;
be familiar with processing of archival records;
be able to employ processing protocols and methods and adopt standards already in use;
be able to work efficiently and be capable of conducting quality control checks of their work;
have computer skills to enable efficient data entry into collections management database;
be familiar with the physical care, preservation, and appropriate housing of archival collections;
possess a collaborative, team-focused approach to the work environment.

Other Considerations

The following will also be considered:

organizational skills and experience working independently;
prior experience and/or interest in business archives;
undergraduate and/or graduate degree study in the history of business and/or communications.

Compensation

Hourly wage: $22/hr - $25/hr based on experience and qualifications

Work Schedule

The Archives Processing Technician will work on-site approximately 20-24 hours per week (1200 hours total) beginning in early January 2025. The term of the position will run one year, ending in December 2025, determined by the weekly working hours agreed upon with the selected candidate. While part-time, the Archives Processing Technician will be a Winthrop employee and be eligible for workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit (1) a resume, (2) names, titles, and contact information for three references, and (3) a one-page cover letter describing the particular strengths you would bring to the role. Email materials to careers@winthropgroup.com with the subject line: Archives Processing Technician – Dearborn, MI

Career Opportunities

Winthrop is always seeking talented and dedicated archivists and historians interested in opportunities to work at corporations, nonprofits, foundations and a variety of other organizations. Check here for information about current openings.