The Great Basin Institute (GBI) seeks to hire (1) Archival Technician to join the Cultural Resource Services (CRS) Program and work cooperatively with the National Park Service and Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site. The purpose of the position is to protect, maintain, preserve, and provide access to the collection.

The Archival Technician’s primary responsibilities/duties include but may not be limited to the following:

• Accessioning, arranging, preserving, and providing reference services for and disposition of these documents.
• Catalogs and indexes a large variety of materials.
• Examines for content, and identifies and selects significant concepts and characteristics to be recorded for use in automated retrieval.
• Determines locations and subjects for additional level of coding for source materials.
• Consulting with professional staff as necessary.
• Usage of the NPS automated cataloging system and procedures to catalog and manage archival collections including entering data into systems.
• Assists in the preparation of finding aids.
• Ensures proper maintenance, storage, control, and record management of materials.
• Monitors climate control systems and prepares proper folders, sleeves, boxes, and other physical housing in order to assure maximum preservation, organizational integrity, and accessibility for use.
• Assists in the preparation of preservation plans for collections, and assists with basic preservation treatments, such as humidification, flattening, and cleaning plans and maps;
• Preparing manuscripts for microfilming; and/or surveying photographic negatives.
• Unpacks new collections; reviews the collections for mold, vermin, and insects;
• Assists the records manager and the curator in the identification of official records.
• Makes archival and manuscript collections, including audio-visual and electronic records, available for study and reference.
• Prepares special studies, compiles reports, and performs specialized research as necessary to further the proper management of historic document collections, or to further the body of area history.
• Assists with special projects such as microfilming.
• Performs a variety of clerical functions in support of the organization.

The work is usually performed in a museum storage area, work space, research room, or office setting. The incumbent may work with potentially dangerous collections that have biological contamination, such as mold, insects, or vermin, requiring protective dust masks, gloves, and laboratory coats.

LOCATION

The duty station for this position is based in Eads, CO. In the town, there are many historic houses and buildings that are still in use to this day; on Maine Street, there are many places to visit to learn more about the town's history. A few miles south of Eads is an area popular with wildlife, fishing and water enthusiasts; four reservoirs — Neegronda, Neenoshe, Neesopah, Neeskah and — are all located nearby.

Jackson's Pond and John Martin Reservoir State Park welcome picnickers, hikers, bikers, fishers and birders, who can spot kingfisher, raptors, shorebirds and other wildlife. Nearby cities include Lamar, CO (~36 miles South) and Denver, CO (~173 miles Northwest).

Timeline

• Ideal start date: Early to mid-December 2025
• 8 month or 34 week appointment.
• Work schedule: Full time, 40 hours/week. Daily schedule is flexible.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation: $24.02/hr no overtime;

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance premiums are covered 100% by GBI. Available on the first day of the month following the start of employment.
• $25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost;
• Personal leave and holidays;
• Access to Pro Deals;

To perform this job successfully, employees must be able to satisfactorily carry out each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must provide a valid driver’s license and possess a clean driving record;
• Applicant must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident;
• Applicant must be willing to undergo and must pass required criminal history checks;
• Substantial practical and technical knowledge of archival methods, procedures, and technology, and the skill to apply that knowledge with only general supervision in order to solve practical problems in a wide range of functions in the administration of historic documents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and colleagues;
• Knowledge of laws and legal precedents in relation to the management, use, and distribution of information, such as copyright, state and federal privacy and publicity legislation, Freedom of Information Act, etc., and the effect of related legislation on access to specific information.
• Knowledge of archival-related standards and procedures including those dealing with records surveying; appraisal and evaluation; accessioning, cataloging, and description; arrangement; preservation including microfilming, storage environments, rehousing standards, handling procedures, and treatment standards; information exchange and automation; and reference, access services, and public programs.
• Knowledge of NPS cataloging and record keeping systems needed for proper control of archival and manuscript historic document collections. Knowledge of specialized terminology and resources, particularly archival descriptive standards for data exchange, data contents, and data values, to ensure accurate coding and cataloging.
• Basic knowledge of archival deterioration processes and archival health and safety procedures.
• Broad knowledge of NPS programs to respond to public requests.
• Basic knowledge of historic and modern media and information formats, including graphic print, photomechanical print, architectural drawing duplication formats, electronic media, sound recording, motion picture, videotape, photographs, and duplication processes and techniques and their preservation and reformatting requirements.
• Skill in arranging and describing simple archival collections following the principles of original order and provenance.
• Skill in producing a simple folder list, index, and finding aids for relatively uncomplicated archival collections.
• Knowledge of database management, word processing, and specialized software programs essential to archival description, management, and reference.
• Skill in communicating information in a clear and concise manner, including the ability to write clear research reports and descriptions of documentary materials and respond to both internal and external inquiries.

Successful applicants must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI, please let us know in your application.

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required. Heavy items (reports, drawings, and boxes) must be lifted or moved on a routine basis.

TO APPLY

Please submit an up-to-date resume, a one-page cover letter that details your interest in the position, and any qualifications not fully outlined in your resume, and contact information for three professional references. Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. For questions regarding this position, please contact isengupta@gbinstitute.org

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.

NOTE: All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.