Make recommendations for any needed basic preservation and conservation tasks.
Create a comprehensive finding aid that includes an abstract, arrangement note, biographical/historical note, and scope and content note.
Project Management: Makes effective decisions about department priorities. Proposes defensible project budgets and works to control expenditures. Ensures appropriate resources are available to meet the capability and capacity required by objectives. Ensures policies, procedures and measures are in place to support the achievement of project goals.
Arrange and describe archival materials in accordance with national standards.
Requirements
archival degree
7+ years
archival standards
project management
communication
problem solving
Accredited degree in Archival Studies, Library Science, or related field with an archival concentration
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Demonstrated experience processing archival collections in an archival environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Requires communicating information with co-workers, stakeholders and/or the public; reading correspondence, instructions and/or technical documents; writing correspondence and/or reports and filling in forms
A minimum of seven (7) years' experience managing historical records for an institution/organization and fulfilling a diverse range of project initiatives
Requires the use of a desktop, laptop, or video display terminal and identifying and distinguishing colors and shades of color
Communication Skills: Superior written and oral communication skills, including public speaking and the ability to convey complex information in a clear, culturally competent, effective and understandable manner to multiple stakeholders. Demonstrates effective listening skills and openness to other people’s ideas and suggestions.
Exceptional organization and project management skills
Archival Principles & Practices; Advanced knowledge of collection storage techniques; research tools and methods; inventory and finding aid production; basic records management; general history relevant to the archival materials. Archival database management, analysis of historical value, production of written interpretation or summaries, and archival cataloguing.
Possesses strong knowledge of archival principles, best practices, and national descriptive standards (i.e., DACS, EAD, MARC, Dublin Core, etc.)
Requires routine physical movements with limited physical exertion
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
Benefits
Compensation (Salary/Hourly Rate:): $30 - 35 per hour
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
$40M
Assets Managed
Showcasing financial stewardship and strategic investment.
10M
Annual Visitors
提供免费和低成本的娱乐、教育和志愿者计划。
460,000
People Served
Engaging communities through various programs.
4,400+
Volunteers
Coordinating and organizing community volunteers.
Founded in 1987 to revive a deteriorating mid-19th-century Olmsted-designed park in Brooklyn.
Operates in collaboration with NYC Parks, becoming one of the premier urban-park care models in the U.S.
Manages multimillion-dollar restorations—from the historic Carousel to the Ravine, Boathouse, Bandshell and playgrounds.
Oversees diverse teams—from ecologists and horticulturalists to event planners and visitor-services staff.
Runs iconic sites like the Lefferts Historic House museum, Audubon Center, tennis center, and LeFrak Lakeside complex.
Culture + Values
We strive to maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
Collaboration is key to everything we do; we work together to achieve our goals.
We take pride in our work, demonstrating integrity, excellence, and dedication.
We value community partnerships and actively engage with people of all backgrounds.
Innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of how we operate.
We are committed to creating a culture of respect, transparency, and accountability.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Target
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
Focusing on improving green infrastructure, reducing water consumption, and increasing energy efficiency.
Engaging in ecological restoration projects, including native plantings and habitat conservation.
Committed to sustainability in all aspects of park operations, such as waste reduction and sustainable transportation.
Investing in solar energy solutions, electric vehicle charging stations, and other green technologies.
Seeking to enhance biodiversity and mitigate climate change impacts on the park.
Inclusion & Diversity
Has established specific goals for increasing diverse representation in leadership roles.
Promotes gender equity and diversity within its workforce.
Regularly conducts training and education programs on cultural awareness and inclusion.
Is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all staff members.
Aims to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in park programs and decision-making.