Western Museums Association
Archivist
Western Museums Association, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Job Title:
ArchivistDepartment:
CollectionsEmployment Status:
Full-Time, ExemptSupervisor:
Head of CollectionsJob SummaryUnder the general direction of the Head of Collections and in close collaboration with the Museum Librarian, the Archivist works across museum departments to preserve, arrange, and make accessible the institutional records of the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA). The Archivist provides research services and reference assistance, upholds archival best practices and standards, and directs the museum’s records management and retention program.Minimum Qualifications:Advanced degree in Archival, Library, or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program.Three to five years of demonstrated experience processing archival materials within a museum, historical society, or related cultural heritage institution.Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with current archival cataloging standards and management systems.An understanding of emerging technologies and preservation strategies for digital and analog collections.Understanding and ability to stay abreast of privacy, confidentiality, copyright, and other legal requirements associated with institutional records.Knowledge of and experience with retention policies and scheduling for cultural or non-profit institutions.Experience with space planning for archives.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, perspective, and a strong work ethic supported by commitment and follow-through.Ability to work within and support a diverse community of visitors, artists, and employees.Excellent communication skills and analytical ability.CompensationThe Honolulu Museum of Art is committed to practicing salary transparency. The minimum salary for this position is
$60,000 per annum
and the maximum salary is
$67,000 per annum.
This opportunity includes a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee12 paid holidays15 days of vacation accrual in 1st year, increasing to 20 days in 2nd year15 days of annual sick leaveGroup retirement plans with employer matching after 2nd yearShop, Museum Café, and Art School discountsOnsite parkingWorking Conditions and AtmosphereWorks between an office and storage environment. General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm with flexible scheduling as needed. Ability to operate general office equipment including computer, copier, printers, fax machine, etc. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 40 pounds of archival materials. Ability to work some evening and weekend hours.Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and InclusivityHoMA welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and this is reflected in our diverse community of employees. We encourage applications from candidates across a wide variety of backgrounds, including, but not limited to, people of all races and ethnicities, people with disabilities, women, veterans, and all members of the LGBTQ community.HoMA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. HoMA recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions and benefit programs without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, including pregnancy and gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, reproductive health decisions, marital status, arrest and court record, citizenship, credit history, military and veteran service, victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse victim status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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ArchivistDepartment:
CollectionsEmployment Status:
Full-Time, ExemptSupervisor:
Head of CollectionsJob SummaryUnder the general direction of the Head of Collections and in close collaboration with the Museum Librarian, the Archivist works across museum departments to preserve, arrange, and make accessible the institutional records of the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA). The Archivist provides research services and reference assistance, upholds archival best practices and standards, and directs the museum’s records management and retention program.Minimum Qualifications:Advanced degree in Archival, Library, or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program.Three to five years of demonstrated experience processing archival materials within a museum, historical society, or related cultural heritage institution.Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with current archival cataloging standards and management systems.An understanding of emerging technologies and preservation strategies for digital and analog collections.Understanding and ability to stay abreast of privacy, confidentiality, copyright, and other legal requirements associated with institutional records.Knowledge of and experience with retention policies and scheduling for cultural or non-profit institutions.Experience with space planning for archives.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, perspective, and a strong work ethic supported by commitment and follow-through.Ability to work within and support a diverse community of visitors, artists, and employees.Excellent communication skills and analytical ability.CompensationThe Honolulu Museum of Art is committed to practicing salary transparency. The minimum salary for this position is
$60,000 per annum
and the maximum salary is
$67,000 per annum.
This opportunity includes a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee12 paid holidays15 days of vacation accrual in 1st year, increasing to 20 days in 2nd year15 days of annual sick leaveGroup retirement plans with employer matching after 2nd yearShop, Museum Café, and Art School discountsOnsite parkingWorking Conditions and AtmosphereWorks between an office and storage environment. General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm with flexible scheduling as needed. Ability to operate general office equipment including computer, copier, printers, fax machine, etc. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 40 pounds of archival materials. Ability to work some evening and weekend hours.Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and InclusivityHoMA welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and this is reflected in our diverse community of employees. We encourage applications from candidates across a wide variety of backgrounds, including, but not limited to, people of all races and ethnicities, people with disabilities, women, veterans, and all members of the LGBTQ community.HoMA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. HoMA recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions and benefit programs without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, including pregnancy and gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, reproductive health decisions, marital status, arrest and court record, citizenship, credit history, military and veteran service, victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse victim status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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