Website Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation
Artist Endowed Foundation for Jun Kaneko
POSITION TITLE: ARCHIVIST, Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation
Contact / email: Jun Kaneko Studio 402-341-4523
Troia Schonlau, collection@reeandjunkanekofoundation.org
Hours: 9-5 M-F w lunch paid hour, yearly salary
Pay: $48,000-54,000 depending upon qualifications.
Location: Ree & Jun Kaneko Foundation, Omaha, NE
SUMMARY:
The Archivist directs and manages the operations for the Ree & Jun Kaneko
Foundation Archives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
● Develop and implement archival policies and procedures with regards to appraising,
accessioning, processing, documenting, and accessing archival collections.
● Research, compare, select, and implement vital technologies and services to achieve
archive objectives, especially: Archival Collection Management System(s), Digital
Asset Management System(s), digitization
equipment/technologies. We currently use Claris Filemaker as our database software.
● Facilitate archives access requests by internal staff and outside researchers.
● Respond to archives information inquiries and requests.
● Supervise and train archives staff, interns, and volunteers.
● Create and maintain digital archives collections, maintain digital objects and their
corresponding metadata.
● Promote collections through the Web, online exhibits, print/electronic guides,
newsletters and other publications, social media, presentations, instructional
sessions, and other outreach activities.
● Collaborate with partner organizations to deploy outreach events, tours, exhibits, and
programs to promote use of archives collection materials.
● Identify funding opportunities and participate in writing grant proposals.
● Represent the Archives on relevant internal and external committees and
organizations.
● Perform other duties and assist with special events as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
● MLS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program, preferably with an
emphasis in archives, OR Masters degree in Art History or a related field with an
Archivist Certification from Academy of Certified Archivists or Society of
American Archivists.
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● 3 years of relevant work experience
● Knowledge of standard archival theory and practice, preservation concepts,
principles, and methodologies, finding aids
● Knowledge of developing digital collections
● Knowledge of current metadata standards used for describing digital materials
● Experience with archival and museum collection management systems
● Experience with digital asset/content management systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
● Experience with digitization of collection items, especially photographic
materials
● Experience in conservation techniques and digital preservation
● Successful grant writing experience
● Experience managing assistants and volunteers
● Basic familiarity with ceramic art terminology and processes.
To apply for this job email your details to troia@junkaneko.com