Art Archivist

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

Job Summary

Summary

Responsible for preserving and managing historical personal papers, photographs, vintage medical instruments and other records and archives, ensuring they are accessible to the public, researchers, and stakeholders.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Acquire collections and manage relationships with donors
-Collect, preserve, and manage historical records, including documents, photographs, artifacts, and other materials.
-Catalog and classify archives according to established standards and procedures.
-Provide legacy-planning information to clinicians and staff who may be considering donations
-Create and maintain databases and indexes to facilitate access to archives.
-Provide reference and research services to the public, researchers, and stakeholders, including needed material for press releases, media requests, publications, videos, etc.
-Develop and implement policies and procedure for the management and preservation of archive
-Manage projects to digitize and preserve digital records and archives.

 

Education
Master's Degree Library and Information Science required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
experience in archives or special collections setting 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of archival principles, theories, and best practices.
- Strong organizational and management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to lift boxes and move archive materials, as needed.

 

 

Onsite

 

One Hospital Road

 

10

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$53,040.00 - $75,888.80/Annual

 

Grade

5

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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