MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY
Archives and Records Services Division Reformatting Section
Archival Processing Technician (contractual)
20-25 hours / week; May – August 2018, with possible extension
$10.00 / hour
Applicants should send a resume with cover letter to
MDAH Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 571, Jackson, MS 39205
Deadline for applications: April 27, 2018
Responsibilities: Assist audiovisual archivist with patron reference requests, reformat audiovisual materials, prepare inventories, maintain collection files and databases, and inspect and organize archival audiovisual materials in preparation for grant proposal. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the audiovisual curator and/or the Reformatting section head.
Examples of work include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist in preservation and maintenance of historic audiovisual collections.
Conduct research on archival collections.
Preliminary archival processing of audiovisual collections (audio, film, and video) Data entry
Assist in reformatting materials for conservation and dissemination to the public.
Required Qualifications:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED).
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of Word, Excel, SQL
Ability to perform well under time constraints with attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of Mississippi history
Experience working with the following formats: motion picture film, reel to reel audiotapes and audio cassettes
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History collects, preserves, and provides access to the archival resources of Mississippi. Its non-circulating collection is the largest, publicly accessible collection of print, manuscript, audiovisual, and digital material relating to the state. The Mississippi Dept. of Archives and History holds historical audio, film, and video in a variety of formats. The WLBT NewsFilm Collection (16mm original film) is one of the few extant collections documenting the Civil Rights Movement in the Deep South. Likewise, the audio and oral history collections contain first person narratives by the foot soldiers of the Civil Rights Movement. In addition to the Civil Rights related material the collection is also rich in content related to Mississippi politics and politicians, cultural events, and natural disasters across the state. The collection is used by researchers worldwide and is often requested by the media for inclusion in television programming and documentaries. MDAH is based in the William F. Winter Archives and History Building, 200 North Street, Jackson. MDAH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.