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Description

Working under the supervision of the Director of Collections and Exhibits, the Processing Archivist will arrange and describe collections, produce finding aids, and will utilize both the “More Product, Less Process” (MPLP) and flexible levels approaches to create the greatest possible access to collections in the archives. The Processing Archivist will also prepare material for digitization, including separating materials, assigning identifiers, and other related tasks, and will be trained to support research requests.

Scope of Collection

The Archives and Library collection at the National Museum of the Pacific War reflects the wartime lives and experiences of service members from all branches of the military who participated in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of World War II. The bulk of the collection consists of letters, diaries, scrapbooks, photographs, documents, oral histories, and ephemeral items that relate to individual service members. Research collections contributed by historians and archives kept by several reunion associations make up the remainder of the collection.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and describe collections.
• Produce paper and electronic finding aids in accordance with standard professional practices.
• Prepare material for digitization, including separating materials, assigning identifiers, and other related tasks.
• Perform reference services when needed.
• Perform or assist in fulfilling research requests for both internal and external clients.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited library school with an archival concentration or equivalent professional experience and/or continuing education.
• 1-3 years hands-on archival processing experience and ability to apply MPLP theory and methodology.

Preferred Skills and/or Comprehension

• Experience with preparing documents for digitization.
• Experience providing reference services and procedures.
• Familiarity with archival best practices.
• Experience with archival processing.
• Experience creating DACS-compliant, EAD-encoded finding aids.
• Working knowledge of LCSH.
• Familiarity with library cataloging
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience using Re:discovery or a similar archival management system.
• Familiarity with significant people, places, and events associated with the Asiatic-Pacific Theater in World War II.

Job Benefits:

This is a Full Time, salaried position in the range of $42,000 to $45,000 with health insurance, sick leave, paid vacation, and holidays. A 403(b)7 retirement savings account is offered.  The applicant’s lifestyle must be flexible enough to work evenings and weekends when required.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

The Admiral Nimitz Foundation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees, applicants, and interns for employment. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Reagan Grau, Director of Collections and Exhibits, Grau@NimitzFoundation.org

Description

The duties are to perform mid to high-level gardening maintenance at the Japanese Garden. Work involves assisting in maintaining and repairing the Japanese garden, irrigation, pumps, pond, and Koi and operating motorized equipment. The new employee will work under close supervision, with minimal latitude, for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The new employee must be able to lift at least fifty pounds and may be required to participate in emergency repair and maintenance of the Japanese Garden, day or night, or in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• • Maintain the shrubs, various plants, trees,
  • Raking the gravel every day,
  • Maintain the pond and stream, Koi fish, maintenance cleaning,
  • timely pruning and maintenance in the traditional Japanese style,
  • Daily cleaning and raking of the gravel “ocean”,
  • Maintenance and cleaning of the water feature and the Koi Pond,
  • Schedule maintenance of the interior and exterior of the Togo Study,
  • Maintenance of the pump house, filters, and pump equipment.

Qualifications

Experience in gardening, interest in Japanese Gardening, maintenance of irrigation/sprinkler/drip irrigation systems, pruning, and interest in Koi fish. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred. Willing to be trained in the unique gardening skills for properly maintaining the garden.

Preferred Skills and/or Comprehension

• Experience with preparing documents for digitization.
• Experience providing reference services and procedures.
• Familiarity with archival best practices.
• Experience with archival processing.
• Experience creating DACS-compliant, EAD-encoded finding aids.
• Working knowledge of LCSH.
• Familiarity with library cataloging
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience using Re:discovery or a similar archival management system.
• Familiarity with significant people, places, and events associated with the Asiatic-Pacific Theater in World War II.

Job Benefits:

This is a Full Time position starting at $14.00 an hour, with health insurance, sick leave, paid vacation, and holidays. A 401-B retirement savings account is offered. The applicant’s lifestyle must be flexible enough to work evenings and weekends when required. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

The Admiral Nimitz Foundation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees, applicants, and interns for employment. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Noe Truan Maintenance Director, ntruan@nimitzfoundation.org.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Attention to detail, with duties to restrooms and other areas of the buildings, basic housekeeping, applying cleaning chemicals as appropriate, other related jobs as assigned, and some maintenance. Basic computer skills are needed with the ability to read and follow instructions. Be able to complete the assigned tasks. Experience in custodial work is required. Leadership experience is an advantage with an emphasis on teamwork.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

1. Must be able to clean and maintain all buildings of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation and the Museum of the Pacific War. Follow the cleaning schedule of each building

2. Must have the ability to perform all aspects of custodial / maintenance duties.

3. Priority, clean all interior areas of restrooms, restock all items within the restrooms.

4. Wet mop/dry mops all areas as required.

5. Clean all glass, to include windows, counters, display cases, and all other areas with glass.

6. Must be able to use a floor machine/buffer, and other related equipment.

7. Apply cleaning chemicals as appropriate to the material being cleaned. Read and understand all MSDS Safety Data Material

8. Must have attention to detail when cleaning.

9. Report to maintenance items in need of repair or attention. A copy of the Maintenance Repair Sheet or Request form to be completed.

10. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and climb a ladder.

11. Basic computer skills are required. Additional forms on the computer to be completed, timesheets, send/receive an e-mail, maintenance request forms, as well as any other forms to be completed.

12. Must be able to read and follow instructions and directions.

13. Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.

14. Perform other duties as needed and required.

EDUCATION:

High School diploma required.

TO APPLY:

Please submit an application below.

The National Museum of the Pacific War is an Equal Opportunity Employer.