Teenie Harris Archivist [Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA]

Description

If interested please apply on our website at http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/interior.php?pageID=11

PRIMARY FUNCTION
Responsible for the supervision, preservation, and access to the Teenie Harris Archive, which, at an estimated 80,000 objects, is one of the most-utilized and referenced collections held by the Carnegie Museum of Art (CMOA).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
The position requires an advanced understanding of archival standards and best practices, particularly with regard to digitization and metadata standards. Knowledge of 20th century history, and history of photography, is strongly encouraged; strong attention to detail and time-management skills; proven ability to conduct and publish scholarly research; experience with collecting and transcribing oral histories; experience with methods and standards for preservation and handling of photographic materials; familiarity with data entry and collections data base management; and the ability to work well with a wide array of staff members are critical. S/he must have the initiative to work without direct supervision and be able to carry out responsibilities accurately and on deadline, and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of Pittsburgh’s African American history and community and familiarity with Teenie Harris’s life, work, artistic practice, subject matter, and techniques are preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Masters of Library Sciences with archival specialty or M.A. in history, or equivalent combination of education and a minimum of 5 years work experience. Archival project management experience and working with community audiences strongly preferred.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT: MS Windows-environment computer programs, specialized museum art collection database software, microfilm reader/printer, audio and video equipment.

Requirements

The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are required prior to beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment:
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
• FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
To apply/register online for the clearances, please visit http://www.dhs.state.pa.us/findaform/childabusehistoryclearanceforms/index.htm

Carnegie Museums is an EEO-1 Affirmative Action Employer-M/F/Veteran/Disability