Job Description:

The archivist coordinator will maintain the Modern Culture and Media (MCM) collection of 16mm films, DVDs, and digital media. This may include cleaning, upkeep, and arranging for proper storage of our celluloid and other media collections. This position will work in conjunction with the department manager, chair, and/or university librarian.

This fixed-term position involves researching offerings in media texts and technologies, organizing and maintaining media holdings for the archive, working with student projectionists, and facilitating the use of the Archive in courses and departmental and university film festivals, screening series, and other events.

This is a 2-month fixed-term on-site position (November – December 2024)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of related experience in film, video, and digital media archiving, curation, and/or film preservation maintenance or the equivalent combination of education and experiences.  A Master’s degree is highly preferred for this short-term assignment.
• Assist faculty/graduate students with materials for their classes, scholarly/creative projects, and/or events.
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

Why Brown?

Brown University is a leading research university that is distinguished by its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will impact the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance, summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive Benefits package, including time off and annual paid holidays. Benefit offerings include health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more. 

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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Recruiting Start Date:

2024-11-11

Job Posting Title:

Archive Coordinator

Department:

Department of Modern Culture and Media

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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