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PEARL S. BUCK INTERNATIONAL INC.

520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA 18944-3000    (215) 249-0100 Tele   (215) 249-9657 Fax

 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ARCHIVIST

 

Announcement Date:       July 9, 2004

Position Status:                Temporary, full-time position (40 hours per week)

Salary (Hourly Rate):      $14.50 / Hour (Grant funded for a total of 2000 Hours)

Application Timeline:      Accepting resumes until July 28, 2004.  Immediate start date desired.

 

Position Summary:

Pearl S. Buck International (PSBI) is seeking a temporary, full-time Archivist to assume responsibility for developing and implementing archival collections management operations and archival preservation procedures for the National Historic Landmark home of Pearl S. Buck.  Responsibilities include development and implementation of policies and procedures for the responsible registration, management and safekeeping of archival collections; providing support of organization-wide adherence to professional museum standards of operation and training of staff, volunteers, and Board members; and ensuring departmental goals and objectives are accomplished.

 

Position Requirements:

*     BA/BS in History/Library Science/Museum Studies (Master's preferred) with minimum 3 to 5 years demonstrated experience in archival collections management field position required

*     Must have valid driver's license & current automobile insurance coverage & the ability to travel within the community throughout the workday with full time access to an automobile

*     Must be able to lift and carry objects and materials up to 40 lbs and be able to maneuver stairs without difficulty, crawl and work in confined spaces or on ladders, and work around dust, mildew and mold.  Must have sufficient visual/hearing capabilities to respond to public needs and for detailed work

*     Proven knowledge and understanding of US archival principles, methods, procedures & techniques

*     Proven knowledge of copyright laws and adherence to professional ethics and laws relating to archival management

*     Has proven ability to develop and maintain indices, bibliographies and other reference guides and materials

*     Prior experience with interpretation of archival collections and is able to communicate that knowledge in a variety of written and oral formats

*     Proven knowledge and understanding of the techniques of selection, evaluation, preservation, & restoration of objects, photographs, books & ephemera

*     Working knowledge of computer programs, word processing and PastPerfect

*     Detail oriented, highly organized, self-starting, innovative, articulate, high energy, reliable, team player, & resourceful are desirable attributes

 

Organization Description:

Pearl S. Buck International (PSBI), a non-sectarian organization that provides development and humanitarian assistance is seeking a highly motivated individual to implement the archival collections management operations of the Pearl S. Buck Historic Site.  This is a grant funded temporary (full-time) position at our international home office located in Dublin, PA (Bucks County).

 

On a quiet Bucks County estate, lies the remarkable home that belonged to Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck.  Alone, the 1835 stone farmhouse is an excellent example of 19th Century Pennsylvania architecture.  Her home tells the story of an extraordinary life, worthy of the historic landmark designation it carries. Visit our website at www.pearlsbuck.org for more details.

 

Resumes should be Faxed to (215) 249-9657

Emailed to [log in to unmask] or Mailed to the above address

as soon as possible

 

 

Jill P. Dixon

Historic Site Director

The Pearl S. Buck House

520 Dublin Road

Perkasie, PA 18944

215.2490100 ext. 119

www.pearl-s-buck.org

 


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