Assistant Archivist
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
740 East 56th Place
Chicago, IL 60637
Part to Full Time: Flexible hours are offered but a minimum of 20 hours up to 40 hours weekly are required.
Salary Range: Pro rata up to $55,000 annually based on experience
Term: This position starts immediately and runs through June 30, 2025, but an extension is possible.
About the position: DuSable recently retrieved hundreds of boxes of historical documents held for years in offsite storage and has hundreds more already on site. The Assistant Archivist will be tasked with organizing, preserving, and archivally processing that material.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have or be working towards a degree in library or archival science, and/or have significant experience working in a museum setting, possess strong organizational skills, and be proficient in computer software and database management.
To Apply: The candidate should indicate their interest and submit a list of their qualifications for the position to:
Brenda Liboy, Registrar
bliboy@dusablemuseum.org
Direct phone: 312-995-4582
