Project Archivist

The New York Transit Museum is seeking an experienced temporary Project Archivist to process,

rehouse, digitize, catalog, and create a finding aid for a large photographic collection relating to the history of Metro-North Railroad. The Project Archivist will process 103 cubic feet of records, assigning a unique identifier to each record while considering and retaining the existing subject organization.

The Project Archivist will also create a descriptive, DACS-compliant finding

aid in Archive Space and link related materials. The final phase of the project

will be identifying a selection of photographs, digitizing, cataloging, and

publishing item-level records to the Museum’s digital collections catalog,

PastPerfect Online.

This grant-funded position will be 37.5 hours per week for

a total of 1,200 hours, across 32 weeks (or less). Work will be performed

on-site at the Gabrielle Shubert Research Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The proposed

project period is from October 1^st, 2024 through June 15^th,

2025, and the rate of pay will be $38/hour.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, library & information studies, archival studies, history, or closely related field
• New York State Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises certification (M/WBE)
•  Experience using PastPerfect Museum Software (PastPerfect Web Edition is preferred)
• Experience in digitizing negatives, contact sheets, and photographic prints; i.e. fragile materials
•    Knowledge of best practices in handling and preservation of archival material.
•   Knowledge of archival metadata standards and authorities such as DACS, and LCSH 
• Other skills include Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and an overall familiarity with Collection Management Systems
• Knowledge or interest in New York history, preferably transportation history
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

APPLICATION:

Qualified individuals interested in this position must apply by e-mail. Resume and

cover letter should be sent as .doc or PDF to collections@nytransitmuseum.org Please

specify subject heading as Project Archivist.  Due to high volume of applicants, only those

who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

SUBMISSION

DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 31^st,

2024

About the New York Transit Museum:

The New York Transit Museum is the largest museum in the United States

devoted to urban public transportation history, and one of the premier

institutions of its kind in the world. The Museum explores the development of

the greater New York metropolitan region through the presentation of

exhibitions, tours, educational programs, and workshops dealing with the

cultural, social, and technological history of public transportation. Since its

inception 40 years ago, the Museum, housed in a historic 1936 IND subway

station in Downtown Brooklyn, has grown in scope and popularity. As custodian

and interpreter of the region's extensive public transportation networks, the

Museum strives to share, through its public programs, this rich and vibrant

history with local, regional, and international audiences.

The New York Transit Museum Archive collects, preserves, and presents

material relating to the region’s public transportation, past and present,

focusing on the agencies of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and their

predecessor companies. Established

in 1976, the Transit Museum currently holds a collection of more than 4,300

cubic feet of historical records and approximately 8,000 artifacts, including

historic vehicles.

The New York Transit Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

The New York Transit Museum is fully committed to equal employment

opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to

race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual

orientation, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, gender

identity and expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status,

marital/familial/partnership/caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic

violence, stalking and/or sex offenses, or any legally protected basis. The museum

welcomes and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.