The Missouri Historical Society in St. Louis has a career openings for a Conservation Technician. Please visit https://mohistory.aaimtrack.com/jobs/ to learn more and apply plus view additional job openings. 

Position Summary:

The Processing Archivist will first complete an IMLS grant project to process a series of negatives and photographs by the Sievers Studio that is currently scheduled to be completed by November of 2023. They will then begin a 5-year project to dramatically increase public access to the Photographs and Prints Collection through processing backlogged donations; reviewing and updating legacy collection records; and indexing a large photo studio collection, all for online public access. In addition, the Processing Archivist will work with catalogers to select images for a cataloging/digitization project; and they will assist with public service reference requests.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Arrange and describe backlogged donations and MHS institutional photograph collection
• Review, upgrade, and publish legacy photograph collection records
• Select images for cataloging/digitization
• Index the Schweig Photography Studio Collection
• Assist with public service requests

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Museum Studies, Information Science or History
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in archival or museum setting

Skills and Experience:

• Experience handling photographic prints and negatives and working with archival collections required
• Experience working with public service and performing reference requests preferred
• Solid written and oral communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with Mimsy XG database and Adobe products preferred