The Sarasota County Department of Libraries and Historical Resources is looking for a full-time Archivist for the Sarasota County History Center, the Department’s one-stop shop for information and records relating to local history and culture.

The History Center is home to more than 300 archival collections containing historical photographs, maps, architectural drawings, films, oral histories, and the papers of local individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. The collection also includes a reference library and artifacts documenting both the history and prehistory of the region.

Job Description:

The Archivist works at the nerve center of the History Center’s vast collection, ensuring that all materials are properly cataloged and stored. Just as important, the Archivist also focuses on providing broad public access to the collection through exhibits, outreach, and digitization. Here’s a more specific breakdown of the Archivist’s responsibilities:

Collections Management

• Oversees the management of the Sarasota County History Center’s collections, including the accessioning, cataloging, storage, and arrangement and description of artifacts, archival records, books, maps, films, sound recordings, and other research materials.
• Evaluates prospective donations and existing collections to ensure alignment with the History Center’s collecting strategy and other departmental policies.
• Monitors the security and environmental suitability of the collection’s storage facilities
• Maintains accurate records relating to collections, donors, and intellectual property rights
• Coordinates digitization activities, including selection, scanning, and metadata creation
• Stays abreast of current trends in the management of archives and collections of historical artifacts.

Exhibition Design, Planning, and Installation

• Coordinates the development of new exhibits, including design, research, artifact selection, layout, fabrication, and marketing.
• Stays abreast of current trends in exhibit design
• Coordinates exhibit preparation and installation
• Monitors and rotates exhibits and their components as necessary.

Customer Service

• Contributes to educational mission by promoting and encouraging knowledge and appreciation of local history and prehistory through the design of exhibits, publications, public programs, and content for the History Center’s website and social media.
• Assists with research requests as needed.
• Contributes to public tours, presentations, and workshops relating to the collection and best practices for preserving historical resources

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About You:

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Collections Management, Museum Studies, or Public History or job-related field and 2 years job-related experience
• OR- 6 years professional job-related experience can be substituted at management discretion for the required education.
• OR- Related professional program/ project management may substitute for the required education at management discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Collections Management, Museum Studies, or Public History, or an MLIS degree, and two years of professional experience directly related to the position.

Salary: $51, 542.40 - $69,284.80 based on experience

Please apply at https://scgov.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SCGOV/job/History-Center-Porter-Way/Archivist--Sarasota-County-History-Center_R15832

The Sarasota County Department of Libraries and Historical Resources is looking for an Assistant Manager for the Sarasota County History Center, the Department’s one-stop shop for information and records relating to local history and culture.

The History Center has two main functions: (1) maintaining an extensive collection of locally significant archival records, photographs, maps, books, artifacts, and archaeological specimens; and (2) administering Sarasota County’s historic preservation programs. The Assistant Manager plays a crucial role in keeping these operations going while ensuring a top-notch customer service experience for the researchers who come in to use the collections.

This is a particularly exciting time for the History Center, as we are now in the design phase for developing a brand-new 30,000-square-foot facility to house the collection, plus spaces for research and public programming. Our new Assistant Manager will be involved in planning for this new facility and growing the team that will staff it.

Job Description:

The Assistant Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Sarasota County History Center’s public research facility. This employee also supervises assigned staff and coordinates essential staff projects and functions.

More specifically, this employee will do the following:

Administration

• Oversee the Sarasota County History Center’s public research functions, including fulfilling requests for information and resources and supervising the use and handling of those resources by visitors.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate special projects, services, and programs.
• Participate in strategic planning for Historical Resources and the library system.
• Maintain a current knowledge of best practices for maintaining archives and collections of historical artifacts.
• Maintain and assist with the implementation of Historical Resources COOP and emergency response plans.
• Participate in the oversight of historic preservation policies and services.
• Manage, train, and evaluate assigned staff, and serve as the person in charge when the Manager is not present.
• Assist with managing the work unit’s budget and make necessary purchases.
• Prepare periodic reports describing the activities of Historical Resources staff.
• Serve as the History Center’s Volunteer Coordinator, overseeing volunteer recruitment, placement, and documentation of service.

Customer Service

• Develop and implement standards of service that ensure the prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry by internal and external customers, delivered with the utmost respect and courtesy.
• Provide research assistance as required.
• Promote effective communication of information to all internal and external customers.
• Develop solutions to escalated Customer Service issues.

Staff Development

• Ensure training and development of assigned staff.
• Provide opportunities for continuing professional development of self and others, especially in acquiring relevant understanding and skills.
• Train, direct, and supervise volunteers as needed. Encourages volunteers to use individual talents to creatively address tasks.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Services, History, Public History, or a related discipline, and 2 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a public library or archive.

Salary: $54,038-$57,000

Please apply at https://scgov.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SCGOV/job/Library-Assistant-Manager---History-Center_R15290

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum in Miami, Florida (www.vizcaya.org). The Museum Archivist is responsible for the physical and intellectual management of Vizcaya’s archival collections, which include 2,300 historic architectural drawings and blueprints; 3,000 historic photographs; and 30,000 pieces of historic correspondence. The position is on the Engagement & Cultural Resources Team in the Art & Artifact Stewardship Department, reports to the Director of Art & Artifact Stewardship and from time-to-time may supervise interns.

Compensation: Vizcaya offers competitive compensation with generous paid leave, retirement benefits, and robust medical and other insurance for full-time employees. Salary will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and skills. The anticipated compensation is approximately $58,000 for someone meeting the requirements of the position to approximately $65,000 for someone exceeding them.

To apply, and for more information: https://vizcaya.org/about/jobs/