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The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation - Intern-Archives and Record Management

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation is seeking a temporary part-time Intern to survey, arrange, and describe historical ledgers and rare books, in accordance with Archives' arrangement scheme. Archival Assistant will organize materials, both physically and intellectually, in the DDCF Archives. He/She will create appropriate finding aids and database records as directed.

 

In addition to the archival responsibilities noted, the Intern will inventoryrecords and apply retention rules to a discrete group of business files. Obsoleterecords will be physically boxed, tagged and scheduled for disposition by the Intern with guidance from the DDCF Records Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (i.e. Skills, Education, and Assistance)

• Pursuing or completed Master's degree in Library Science, American History or
• related field, with concentration in Archival Management and/or Records Management;
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
• Knowledge of archival cataloging, records management standards and preservation
• standards;
• Expertise in special objects and functional assets management computer software,
• preferably The Museum System (TMS);
• Proven experience in setting priorities and carrying out projects on deadline;
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, relational databases, and digital
• imaging software;
• The ability to move 40 lb. boxes of materials is preferred;
• Flexibility, adaptability and a sense of humor.

Deadline for applicants:


06/01/2008


Salary: 18.00 per hour
Apply by e-mail or mail to:
The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

80 Route 206 South
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
HR@ddcf.org