General Archivist

at  National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum

WHY THE NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM?

Working at the National Baseball Hall of Fame is a career experience unlike any other. Every member of our team is a steward of the game’s history. Our mission is simple - we preserve history, honor excellence and connect generations. These six words define our commitment to giving fans and visitors a home to celebrate the game and its history, honor the all-time greats, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
To best fulfill our mission we prioritize people, and that starts with our own team. We deeply value and support our dedicated team members. We provide a respectful and inclusive workplace. We work to foster connection, grow, and cultivate talent, and provide flexibility to best support the health and well-being of our staff – all while having fun along the way.
If you are a baseball fan, a fan of museums, a student of history, love arts and culture, or someone who appreciates the unique connections that sports can create, this could be the team for you!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years’ experience working in Archives, library, or records management is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in History, Museum Studies, Library Science, or a related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Self-motivated and performance-driven with ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Strong written and oral communication
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks
• Proficient in using technology including databases (such as collections management systems); ability to evaluate and learn new software to support strategies for preserving and cataloging archival materials
• Knowledge of current archives standards and best practices and relevant guidelines pertaining to access and preservation
• Knowledge of collections standards and Museum Best Practices

Typical Physical Demands:
Must be able to move 40 pounds with or without accommodations and perform repetitive actions over time. Must be able to work in a seated position for majority of workday.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

• Complete special projects or additional duties as assigned, and consistent with the skills, training, level of responsibility and other requirements for this position
• Support annual institutional events, activities, VIP tours, and exhibition openings as neede