• Job Description

  Req#: 521740

  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!

  The Cooperstown Pitch.

  Located on Main Street in the heart of picturesque Cooperstown, New York, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors for the first time on June 12, 1939, and has grown to become one of the country's most popular destinations. The Hall of Fame is the home of the game’s treasures, where the magic of baseball’s stories and legends are passed on from generation to generation.

  With it’s character and charm, the Village of Cooperstown is an American treasure. For many Cooperstown means baseball, but it also offers golf, shopping and dining, hiking, biking, snowmobile trails, a pristine lake, unique museums, world-class arts, and a wide array of craft beverages.

  To check out more information about living and working in Cooperstown, please visit: https://www.cooperstownny.org/about-cooperstown/

  Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion.

  We’re looking to recruit, hire, and collaborate with people of all backgrounds to help us build a team with varied perspectives and experiences. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for all and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

  Overview

  The Museum Archivist is responsible for helping to manage and maintain archival collections and institutional records including accessioning, cataloguing and creating metadata, and creating finding aids for physical and digital materials. Additionally, the Archivist works to maintain the archive database, to organize the archive storage systems and to maintain accurate inventories, and the security of archival materials. The Archivist works collaboratively with Museum staff to support archive and library digital imaging activities such as: digitization, item-level descriptions and image cataloging, distribution of digital assets, and rights research.

  Position Type:

  This is a full-time, benefit eligible position that will work in-person at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. The salary range for this position is $37,000-45,000. Benefits associated with this position include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, medical/dental FSA, retirement, and paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays). This position reports to the VP of Museum Affairs.

  Key Duties and Responsibilities :

  Archival Collections and Management

  • Accession and catalogue archival collections
  • Work with donors to secure information and transactions related archival donations.
  • Work collaboratively to manage archival data in different systems and the within the archive database
  • Work collaboratively to prepare archival materials for exhibition
  • Work in collaboration with staff to oversee volunteers and interns
  • Support preservation of archival material
  • Prioritize cataloging activities related to migration of collections database and support metadata activities related to migration
  • Create finding aids

  Digitization

  • Prioritize archival collections and items for digitization
  • Work collaboratively to implement digitization workflows
  • Support digitization efforts to increase public-facing digital assets and metadata
  • Records Management
    • Assist with tasks and procedures related to the life cycle of institutional records, including transfer of materials to the archives, deaccessioning, and permanent retention in the institutional archives

  Special Projects or Additional Duties:

  • 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 needed

  Qualifications

  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.

• About the company

  The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a history museum and hall of fame in Cooperstown, New York, operated by private interests.

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