Job Description
Join the National Archives and Records Administration in Raleigh as a Part-Time Federal Archival Specialist. This prestigious opportunity allows you to safeguard America's most precious historical documents while contributing to our nation's legacy. Enjoy flexible hours, federal benefits eligibility, and the chance to work alongside passionate preservationists in a climate-controlled state-of-the-art facility.
Position includes comprehensive training in archival science, digital preservation techniques, and public engagement strategies. Ideal for graduate students, career changers, or professionals seeking meaningful part-time federal service.
Responsibilities
- Preserve and catalog historical documents using acid-free materials and climate-controlled protocols
- Digitize fragile manuscripts following NARA's strict digital preservation standards
- Assist researchers with document retrieval and interpretation of federal records
- Develop educational materials for public exhibitions and school programs
- Monitor environmental conditions in storage vaults (temperature/humidity control)
- Conduct quality assurance checks on digitized collections
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in History, Library Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 2 years experience handling fragile documents or archival materials
- Familiarity with digitization software (e.g., CONTENTdm, Archivematica)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Basic knowledge of federal records management regulations
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities