Job Description
Join the City of Portland's dedicated team preserving our city's history. We're seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Public Records Specialist to manage archival collections and assist citizens with public record requests. This flexible role offers 20 hours weekly with competitive benefits including retirement plans and paid leave.
Responsibilities
- Process, catalog, and digitize municipal records according to state archival standards
- Respond to public record requests within legal compliance timelines
- Maintain accurate databases of historical documents and digital assets
- Assist researchers and city departments with record retrieval
- Implement records retention schedules and destruction protocols
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on digitization initiatives
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Library Science, History, or related field
- 2+ years experience with records management or archival systems
- Familiarity with Oregon public records laws (ORS 192)
- Proficiency in digital asset management tools (e.g., ArchivesSpace)
- Ability to lift 25 lbs and navigate archival stacks
- Valid Oregon driver's license for occasional off-site records transport