Archival Assistant - LAC Group

Location: USA - GA - Atlanta

LAC Group is seeking an experienced Archival Assistant to work for a prestigious university in Atlanta, GA. The archival assistant will provide support to the library’s Archives & Special Collections department on a project re-housing and preserving the library’s collection. This is a full-time, temporary role that will continue for 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Working under the supervision of the University Archivist, the Archival Assistant will create finding aids and other descriptors using Excel
• Re-house the collection by boxing, labeling and inputting data into the library’s archival data management system

Qualifications

• High school graduate, college degree preferred
• Previous experience and knowledge of processing, arrangement and description of archival collections is strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Excel
• Excellent oral communication and customer service skills
• Able to lift 45 pounds on a consistent basis
• Comfortable working on a ladder

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.