Vizcaya Archivist
Negotiable Salary Minimum $41,313.48 annually
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is an AAM-accredited, American
Renaissance estate in a spectacular subtropical setting on Biscayne Bay.
Vizcaya consists of 14 National Historic Landmark buildings on 50 acres of
grounds, with 2,500 art objects and 35,000 archival items. The archives consist
of photographs, manuscripts, documents, correspondence, ephemera and
architectural drawings and blueprints. Most of these materials pertain to the
conception, design and construction of Vizcaya’s main house, the gardens
and the adjacent village.
The museum is in midst of developing new programs to engage the
local community in learning through the arts, history, and the environment, and
embarking on a government-funded $50-million capital program to rehabilitate
the main house, gardens, and the Vizcaya village, which will open to the public
for the first time. Vizcaya attracts approximately 150,000 visitors each year.
The Vizcaya Archivist reports to the Collections and Archives Manager
and is the primary person responsible for the physical and intellectual
management, preservation and reproduction of Vizcaya’s archives, initially
in particular its architectural records. Responsibilities include physically
organizing and preserving materials; intellectually arranging materials,
describing and cataloging; developing and implementing a digitization plan for
blueprints and architectural drawings, and selecting and preparing materials
for digitization; responding to requests from and retrieving documents for
contractors, engineers, conservators and researchers, and providing (digital)
copies.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture,
Art History, or related field is required. Two years of professional experience
in a museum, library or archive environment appraising, arranging and
describing manuscripts and archival material is required. Master’s degree
in Library Science, Museum Studies or related field is preferred. Experience
with digitization of archival material is highly desired, as is experience
working with architectural records. The position requires a self-motivated
individual, able to work independently, able to lift up to 35 pounds and work
on a ladder. Must obtain or possess a valid
Applicants MUST APPLY ON LINE AT
WWW.MIAMIDADE.GOV/JOBS from November 14 to December 7, 2007.
Hiring decisions are contingent upon the results of a
physical examination, including alcohol/drug screening. EOE/M/F/D/Veterans
Preference