Full-Time Archivist Position

Minnetrista Cultural Center & Oakhurst Gardens is seeking an experienced
archivist who will manage and process archival collections and assist
library patrons at Minnetrista Cultural Center.  This position will
actively collect archival and library materials from the East Central
Indiana region.

Set on 35 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, Minnetrista Cultural
Center & Oakhurst Gardens is an indoor/outdoor center offering a wide
variety of exhibits, events and programs.  Minnetrista and Oakhurst has
been actively collecting archival material objects relating to the
history and art of East Central Indiana since 1987.  Archival materials
include more than 3,600 photographs plus letters, diaries, business
records, advertising materials and items that relate to the object
collection.  Particular strengths are Ball Brothers Manufacturing
Company and Ball Corporation records.

Responsibilities include the managing, processing and researching of
archival collections.  Providing research assistance and maintaining
library collections.  Maintaining information on copyrights and
reproductions.  Assisting in exhibit and program development, along with
presenting programs to staff, volunteers and the public.  The archivist
will supervise the archives assistant and volunteers.

Successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree in history,
historical administration or library science with at least 2 years
archival experience.  A master's degree is preferred.  Exceptional
computer skills with knowledge of the museum collections software
program Argus is a plus.

Competitive salary and benefits.  Please mail cover letter, resume and
three references (with daytime telephone number) to:  Minnetrista
Cultural Center
                                                             % Terri
Hutchison, Director of Human Resources
                                                             1200 North
Minnetrista Parkway
                                                             Muncie, IN
47303
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