Archives Assistant

Job Overview

The Cape Girardeau County Archive Center is seeking a motivated individual to serve as the Archives Assistant. The Archives Assistant provides customer service and reference services to the public and county department staff, supports and performs special archival projects, and performs other assigned duties.

Full-time hourly position; fully on-site – no remote work available.

Essential Position Duties & Responsibilities:

· Coordinate and facilitate archives access requests by staff, researchers, research associates, and the public, as well as respond to archives information inquiries and requests via in-person, e-mail, and mail.

· Maintain inventory records stored in Archive Center

· Speak to different organizations regarding the purpose of the Archive Center

· Preserve documents (cleaning, unfolding, removing hardware)

· Conservation of records

· Work with local records personnel from the Missouri Secretary of State Office

· Create databases for finding aids of Archive Center materials using Microsoft Programs

· Create and assemble publications

Benefits:

Cape Girardeau County offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

· Paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

· Thirteen paid Holidays

· LAGERS pension plan paid by the County

· CERF pension plan

· CERF savings plan with matching funds

· Paid vacation and sick leave

Join us in preserving history while supporting innovative library services! This position is ideal for someone passionate about archives, eager to develop their skills in a vibrant environment dedicated to knowledge sharing and cultural preservation.

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person