Job Description
Join Georgia State Archives as a Part-Time Archivist and contribute to preserving our state's rich historical legacy. This role offers flexible hours while allowing you to work with significant historical documents and artifacts. Ideal for students, retirees, or career changers seeking meaningful part-time government employment.
You'll work in a professional environment supporting public access to Georgia's historical records, with opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits. Perfect for history enthusiasts or those pursuing archival studies.
Responsibilities
- Organize, catalog, and preserve historical documents and artifacts according to archival standards
- Assist researchers in locating and accessing archival materials
- Digitize physical records using specialized scanning equipment and software
- Maintain proper environmental conditions for document preservation
- Prepare finding aids and descriptive inventories for collections
- Conduct basic conservation treatments on fragile documents
- Participate in public outreach programs and educational events
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in History, Library Science, or related field
- Basic knowledge of archival principles and preservation techniques
- Familiarity with digital asset management systems
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Valid Georgia driver's license (for occasional off-site records retrieval)
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite and database management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills