The Cultural Resource Services Program (CRS) at the Great Basin Institute (GBI), in cooperation with Aztec Ruins National Monument (AZRU), is hiring one Project Archivist to work cooperatively under the direction of the National Park Service (NPS) Archivist for Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument, to support the Parks’ combined Museum & Archives Program. The role of the Archivist is to complete appraisal, arrangement, rehousing and cataloging of approximately 21 linear feet of NPS field documentation pertaining to archeological stabilization and preservation work at AZRU dating back to 1956. Approximately seven linear feet of inadequately processed preservation documentation will be processed and integrated with 15 linear feet of unprocessed documentation from 1998-2018, according to professional archival standards, cataloged into the Museum Collections Management System (MCMS), and a finding aid created. Vulnerable color images will be digitized and metadata created following FADGI guidelines and materials packaged for cold storage. Born-digital records will be retrieved from obsolete storage media and moved to managed server storage for long-term preservation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform collections appraisal based on NPS and DOI records schedules and archival appraisal criteria
- Arrange, describe and rehouse records according to professional standards.
- Produce a 508 compliant PDF finding aid and entry in ArchivesSpace (New Mexico Archives Online) for access and discoverability.
- Digitize photographic materials for preservation and access.
Timeline:
- Position intended to begin in late November or early December 2026; 21 weeks.
- Full time (40 hours/week);
- Schedule: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day
Location:
The position will be located at the NPS CHCU-AZRU Museum & Archives Program repository located on the University of New Mexico (UNM) campus in Albuquerque, NM. At least one day trip to AZRU by vehicle of up to 12 hours will be required.
Compensation and Benefits:
Wage: $30 hourly;
Benefits:
- Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance premiums;
- $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost;
- Sick Leave and federal holidays;
- Access to Pro Deals;
- A UNM Parking Pass will be provided.
Housing:
- Will not be provided and the selected participant will be expected to procure housing on their own.
Required:
- MLIS or equivalent; or, MA with minimum of 1 year experience working full time in archival context. Certified Archivist (CA) preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with archival collections including technical knowledge and proficiency in archival theory, methods, planning, procedures, and technology;
- Experience with appraisal and evaluation, accessioning, processing, cataloging, arrangement, and description of archival materials;
- Understanding of rehousing, handling, and treatment procedures and standards;
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented, possessing strong organizational skills to effectively plan and complete assigned workload within defined timelines;
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with a diverse audience, including co-workers, members of the public, and agency personnel;
- Intermediate or higher skills using Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel, with ability to manually enter, manage, manipulate, and graphically display data;
- Flexibility to handle competing and changing priorities with a positive attitude;
- Ability to work productively, consistently, and independently.
- Ability to complete activities involving prolonged periods of deskwork, lifting and moving heavy items weighing up to 35 pounds;
- Willingness and ability to consistently enact high performance standards and a strong work and team ethic in support of the goals and objectives of the position and the mission of GBI.
- Must provide a valid state issued driver’s license and possess a clean driving record.
- Successful applicants must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI), or submit paperwork to AZRU human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated, prior to beginning this position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI, please let us know in your application.
TO APPLY
Please apply online through this application link by submitting an up-to-date resume, one-page cover letter that details your interest in the position, and any qualifications not fully described in your resume, contact information for three professional and/or academic references. Be sure to complete any preliminary questions prompted in the application and sign your application.
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected]
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, stand, walk, bend, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer business equipment and other job/industry specific equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
The overall nature of the (Indoors/Office) position is sedentary, requiring some physical effort and occasional light exertion. There is occasional exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and temperature changes.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization's ongoing needs. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Disclaimer: Although the organization has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, GBI reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the organization, at any time, with or without advance notice
Skills Required
- MLIS or equivalent
- MA with at least one year of full-time archival experience, as an alternative to an MLIS
- Certified Archivist (CA)
- Knowledge and experience working with archival collections
- Technical knowledge of archival theory, methods, planning, procedures, and technology
- Experience with appraisal, evaluation, accessioning, processing, cataloging, arrangement, and description of archival materials
- Understanding of rehousing, handling, and treatment procedures and standards
- Strong organizational, planning, communication, and writing skills
- Intermediate or higher proficiency with Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel
- Ability to work independently, consistently, and productively while managing changing priorities
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift or move items weighing up to 35 pounds
- Valid state-issued driver's license and clean driving record
- Successful completion of a Department of the Interior Background Investigation, or an active and fully adjudicated prior investigation
What We Do
The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies organization that promotes environmental research, education, and conservation throughout the West. Founded in 1998, its mission is to advance applied research and ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships to support national parks, forests, open spaces, and public lands, while providing professional development for youth and veterans in land management.
