The Division of Archives is looking for a new Archivist! Collaborate with our team on vital projects preserving Utah's history. Apply now to make a lasting impact!

Note: This position will average about 30 per week depending on workload.

Principal Duties

As the Archivist you will:  

• Accession new materials and manage custody transfer paperwork.
• Arrange and process physical collections according to archival principles and standards.
• Re-housing physical materials in appropriate archival-quality enclosures (folders, boxes) for long-term stability.
• Enter processed collections metadata into an information management system. 
• Assist lead archivists in describing collections for finding aids, inventories, and catalog records using standards like DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard) and EAD (Encoded Archival Description)

• A basic knowledge of DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard) and EAD (Encoded Archival Description)
• Demonstrated ability to receive instructions and execute a project in a timely manner. 
• Willingness to collaborate on multiple projects at one time
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work independently 
• Willingness to learn to new processes