Job Description
Join the Texas State Archives Commission as a Part-Time Records Assistant and contribute to preserving El Paso's rich historical legacy. This flexible opportunity offers 20-25 hours weekly with competitive benefits including paid training and retirement options. Ideal for students, career changers, or those seeking work-life balance while serving the community.
Responsibilities
- Digitize and catalog historical documents using specialized archival software
- Manage public record requests with strict compliance protocols
- Organize physical and digital archives using preservation best practices
- Assist researchers with historical data retrieval and interpretation
- Maintain inventory logs and condition reports for fragile materials
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on digitization projects
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in history or library science preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and basic database management
- Detail-oriented with ability to maintain accurate records
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Basic knowledge of archival preservation techniques
- Valid Texas driver's license for occasional off-site document retrieval