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Archivist Full-Time/ Exempt

Japanese American National Museum, home of the National Center for the
Preservation of Democracy, is based in Los Angeles’ historic Little Tokyo
neighborhood, it has a nation-wide focus and international base of support.
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and AAM accredited, the
National Museum (www.janm.org) is recognized as one of the nations’ premier
cultural museums. In 2010, the Japanese American National Museum was
awarded America’s highest honor for museums, the National Medal from the
IMLS. The permanent collection contains over 60,000 unique artifacts,
document and photographs.

The Archivist is responsible for the management of the National Museum’s
archival holdings within the permanent collection and institutional archive.
This includes oversight of the correct application of professional
standards within the archival program; management of archives-based grant
and special projects; prioritization of backlogs and facilitation of
processing work flows; providing and promoting access to open collections;
assisting researchers; processing collections; drafting and reviewing
finding aids; and supervising interns and volunteers in collections
work.Serve as lead archivist on the Buddhist Churches of America
Archives,
overseeing processing, preservation, and access of the collection,
including writing series and folder-level finding aids to be submitted to
the Online Archive of California; oversee collection development of

incoming or new materials; act as coordinating representative for the
National Museum at bi-annual BCA/JANM Archives Advisory Committee meetings
and for other BCA events and projects. Requires some weekends and or
evening hours. Master’s in Information or Library Science with a
concentration in archival studies from an ALA-accredited library school as
well as Bachelor’s in humanities, arts or social science. Minimum 2 years
professional experience working in an archives, museum or manuscript
repository. Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary archival standards and
records management principles and practices. Familiarity with
community-based organizations with non-traditional means of promoting use
of archival and library materials. Requires basic technical competence with
electronic means of recording and managing data. Commitment to serving the
public and working as a team. Knowledge of Japanese American history and
culture a plus, Japanese language skills preferred but not required.

Demonstrated ability to engage, train and supervise Interns and Volunteers,
process collections and develop print and electronic finding aids. Requires
strong interpersonal skills including ability to communicate with staff and
public both verbally and in writing. Ability to write reports as well as
grant and project proposals. Familiarity with ARGUS collections management
database.

Visit http://www.janm.org/jobs/ for full JD and application form. EOE.

Benefits: M, D, FSA, ERISA 403(b), 12 holidays, sick/vacation time,
parking, discounts in museum store and Chado tea room.

Submit: Cover Letter, application and resume with salary
history/requirements

Japanese American National Museum

Attn: Human Resources

100 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Re: Archivist

Email: hr@janm.org

Fax (213) 830-5673

No Phone Calls Please

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Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
www.janm.org

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