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Job Alert: Wilsonville Boones Ferry Historical Society Archivist (Term) - Closes August 15

15 Jul 2019 9:24 AM | Rachael Woody

Call for Archivist: 2019 Wilsonville Boones Ferry Historical Society

The Wilsonville Boones Ferry Historical Society (WBFHS) has received a grant to fund 300 hours of an archivist’s time and expertise at $35 per hour to order and install Past Perfect Collections Management software, set up an archives data entry system and enter artifacts from the inventory into the program.

DUTIES:

With a board officer, order and install Past Perfect software and training materials.

Working independently, set up a system and enter data for key artifacts from the WBFHS artifacts collection. Conduct initial historical society volunteer training in using the software. On occasion, work with volunteer photographers to include photos into the data system and WBFHS members who will select artifacts and repack them after inventory entry.

Make recommendations for ongoing data entry and management after grant funding runs out.

TIME FRAME: Work 300 hours between time of selection and the end of the year. The specific work schedule is flexible depending on library hours, volunteer board assistance and archivist’s schedule. Start date is open but the job can start immediately. The ending date can be adjusted if needed.

LOCATION:Inventory is located at Wilsonville Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville, OR 97070. Computer provided by WBFHS.

SUPERVISION: The WBFHS President is the general supervisor but most work is independent. Library staff are available for access to the archives.

PAY/SCHEDULE:A stipend for $35 per hour will be paid each time 50 hours are completed. Archivist will submit a written record of hours to the President and will be paid by check as soon as the City draws funds from the grant. There will be six payments of $1750 for a total of $10,500. Archivist will be responsible for paying any income taxes.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Resume showing archival training and experience. Demonstrated experience with Past Perfect software. One letter of recommendation. Phone or in person interview in Wilsonville, OR.

APPLICATION: By August 15, 2019, submit a letter of interest and resume, documentation of your experience with Past Perfect software and one letter of recommendation to:

Wilsonville Boones Ferry Historical Society

c/o Wilsonville Library

8200 SW Wilsonville Rd.

Wilsonville, OR 97070

Questions? Contact Susan Schenk, schenk.susan3@gmail.com or 503 505 2115.

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