Leon Levy Foundation Project Archivist 

(April 2, 2025)

Position Title - Leon Levy Foundation Project Archivist

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Archivist and Executive Director

Position Type - Part-time, term

Benefits - No

Hourly wage range - $46 - $50

This is a part-time, grant-funded position working with the architectural records for the Century Association’s landmark clubhouse designed by McKim, Mead & White in 1892. It is anticipated to take 15 to 18 months.

The goal is to unite architectural records held by the Century with a recent acquisition of drawings, and to formally inventory, rehouse, and selectively digitize the collection. The project Archivist will work independently and flexibly within spaces on-site at the Century (7 West 43rd Street) and report to the Archivist/Executive Director of the Century Association Archives Foundation (CAAF).

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Work collaboratively with CAAF Director to develop and execute an efficient and effective processing and digitization plan following current standards and best practices.

- Create a finding aid from this processing plan in ArchivesSpace.

- Perform condition assessment, re-housing, inventories, scanning, and other related activities involved in the processing and description of the materials.

- Document and track project progress and budget, providing regular reports to the CAAF Director.

- Assist Century staff and other researchers with reference questions related to the collection; discuss project progress and value with interested visitors of the clubhouse.

- Perform other duties as assigned, including producing related content on www.centuryarchives.org

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

- Masters degree completion or near-completion in Library Science, Archiving, or related field and/or prior experience in the description and organization of architectural collections.

- Demonstrated proficiency in ArchivesSpace and/or AirTable.

- Comfort working independently and creating documentation of approach and progress.

- Familiarity with archival requirements of different types of architectural records and/or demonstrated ability to work with and interpret specialized records.

- Physical ability to work with large-format materials in varying conditions

Compensation: $50/hr

Approximate Project Start Date: June 2, 2025

Employee is expected to work at least 15 hours, but up to no more than 28 hours per week.

Schedule is flexible, Monday through Friday, including evenings, though subject to supervisor review and approval.

https://centuryarchives.org/project-archivist-job-posting/

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter specifically addressing their interest in the position and qualifications, as well as the suitability of a part-time position to archives@thecentury.org