Archivist - Grant Coordinator
Job Announcement Code: 13-01763
Location(s): Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) Headquarters Building,
Division of Library-Archives, 816 State Street; Madison, Wisconsin
County: Dane
Classification Title: Archivist
Job Working Title: Grant Coordinator
Type of Employment: Full-Time(40 hours/week); 20 months term at the discretion of
the supervisor based upon employee performance.
Salary: Starting salary is $22.000 per hour ($45,900 per year), plus excellent benefits. This position is in pay schedule and range 13-04.
Contact: Brian Schroeder, Human Resources Specialist
Area of Competition: The applicant must be a Wisconsin state resident on the effective date of appointment to this position.
Deadline to Apply: Completed online applications materials must be received by 11:59 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013.
Introduction
This position is located in the Division of Library-Archives at the Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Duties
View the Archivist Position Description (PDF, 150 KB) to see the job duties for this position.
This is a twenty month full-time project position which is being supported by a federal grant received from the Institute for Museum and Library Services. This position coordinates the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services Wisconsin Connection to Collections Grant implementation. This position works under the supervision of the Preservation Coordinator. The position requires travel throughout Wisconsin on a regular basis.
Special Notes
- A criminal background check will be conducted prior to offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to hire only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States. Upon reporting for work, an individual will be expected to present proper evidence establishing employability.
- Verification of academic degrees will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
A Well Qualified Candidate Will Have:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated project management ability.
- Experience working with the preservation of collections in a cultural heritage institution, such as a library, archives or museum.
- Experience planning meetings or conferences, or coordinating grant projects for cultural heritage institutions.
- Experience preparing and teaching workshops for cultural heritage institutions.
- Knowledge of preservation and preservation management as it applies to cultural heritage objects.
- Graduate school coursework towards a professional degree in museum studies, library science or similar academic preparation for work in a cultural heritage institution.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Demonstrated ability to write, design, edit and produce a wide variety of written materials such as business letters, workshop and program announcements, project or grant reviews and educational materials.
- Demonstrated ability to employ a wide variety of techniques: lectures, demonstrations, programs and workshops to provide educational materials about preservation and preservation management.
- Proficient computer skills- Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.
- Knowledge of the theory and concepts of the preservation of both paper and three-dimensional artifact collections as they relate to proper care of collections and disaster planning and salvage.
- Knowledge, skills and ability to implement instruction on preservation care of collections and disaster planning and salvage.
- Knowledge, skills and ability to implement online surveys, data collection and analysis and reporting.
- Ability to coordinate and plan meetings and workshops.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with partner institutions and staff.
- Ability to set priorities and complete projects to meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel independently within Wisconsin as necessary.
- Able to legally operate a motor vehicle from the Wisconsin Department of Administration State Fleet in the State of Wisconsin.
- Experience with and understanding of professional fiscal and purchasing practices and procedures.
How To Apply
Please submit an Application for State Employment Form (OSER-DMRS-38). Please note that Madison, Wisconsin is located in Dane county – county code 13 and that the Job Announcement Code is 13-01763. You must also submit a cover letter that includes a statement explaining why you are interested in this position and a current résumé. In the résumé, please include:
- Graduate school coursework towards a professional degree in museum studies, library science or similar academic preparation for work in a cultural heritage institution. Please list specific courses in your resume which are relevant to collections care, preservation, or educational programming for cultural heritage institutions.
- List professional cultural heritage work experience. Include any experience preserving or curating cultural heritage collections, with particular attention to experience with disaster planning or conducting preservation needs assessments.
- List all computer software and applications which you have used.
- List experience pertaining to preparing and delivering educational offerings.
- List experience coordinating grants, planning workshops or conferences.
Your résumé and cover letter are considered to be an Examination for this position and will be used to determine your eligibility for this vacancy.
Send completed application materials electronically to:
Brian Schroeder, Human Resources Specialist
Wisconsin Historical Society
816 State St
Madison, WI 53706-1482
Phone: 608-264-6409
Email: BrianL.Schroeder@wisconsinhistory.org
Completed online materials must be received electronically by 11:59 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013.
If you omit information requested as part of the application process, your application may be rated ineligible.
Materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Have Questions?
Questions may be directed to Brian Schroeder at 608-264-6409 or by email at BrianL.Schroeder@wisconsinhistory.org
The Wisconsin Historical Society is an equal
opportunity employer
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