Title: Archivist
State Role Title: VMFA Assistant
Hiring Range: $46,324
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Location:MAIN MUSEUM
Agency Website:https://vmfa.museum/
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only – A
Job Duties
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts seeks an Archivist to assist in the management of the Museum’s archival program. Reporting to the Director of Library, Archives and Special Collections and in collaboration with the photo archivist and other colleagues, this position provides support related to management of institutional records and access to manuscript, media, digital and photographic research collections. The archivist will serve as the designated Records Manager for VMFA as a state agency in compliance with The Library of Virginia’s administration. The archivist will assist in the develop and implementation of policies and procedures related to the archiving, documentation, preservation and maintenance of collections and associated data; process archival collections; train and supervise volunteers and interns; and provide research and archival services to internal and external researchers.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is a state-supported, privately endowed educational institution created for the benefit of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art, to encourage the study of the arts, and thus to enrich the lives of all. As one of the world’s finest museums and one of the largest comprehensive art museums in the United States, the VMFA is the only art museum in the United States open 365 days a year with free general admission.
This salaried, exempt position offers Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits such as 12 paid holidays, health benefits and more. VMFA staff also enjoy agency benefits like free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse Restaurant, Best Café, and VMFA Shop.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and specialized experience in the field. Professional work experience managing archival collections in a museum environment. Preferred candidates will have experience with ArchivesSpace, PICTION, TMS and Alma/Prima, and experience managing record retention and disposition schedules for a Virginia state agency. Additionally, the selected candidate must demonstrate a thorough understanding of archival description and archival preservation practices and be able to independently apply cataloguing rules, conventions and descriptive standards using integrated library system applications to properly classify materials. Superior organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are needed.
Additional Considerations
A Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) degree from an accredited program is preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check.
Interested individuals must submit an online application. This position will close at 11:55 p.m. on August 15, 2023.
Please contact the HR office at recruitment@vmfa.museum if you need assistance.
VMFA is an EEO/AA and Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer. Diverse and inclusive hiring practices are at the heart of what we do at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resource Client Services
Phone: Please email with questions
Email: recruitment@vmfa.museum
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.