JAHSENA Archivist/Librarian (Edmonton)

Organization: The Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton and Northern Alberta (JAHSENA) is the archives of the Edmonton Jewish community. Our mission is to preserve the Jewish heritage of the communities of Edmonton and Northern Alberta, through the acquisition, housing, arrangement, description, cataloguing, preservation, conservation, and access of collected materials, and to promote interest in the history of these communities and their archives through educational and publication projects.

The Position: The Archivist/Librarian is responsible for overseeing the acquisition, processing, cataloguing, preservation and promotion of the holdings of JAHSENA.

Overall Responsibilities: The Archivist/Librarian is responsible for direction of the organization, its volunteers and contract staff. Required to work closely with the board to develop programmes and build partnerships with other organizations to reach the larger Jewish and non-Jewish communities.

Specific Responsibilities: Identify, acquire and authenticate materials for acquisition; describe and arrange materials according to international standards; manage retention and disposition; preserve and conserve, prepare physical and online exhibits; conduct research for patrons and answer reference questions; do programming and outreach and membership acquisition and retention, supervise and collaborate with volunteers, contract staff, board members, professional colleagues and the public.

Must conduct the everyday business of the archives, attend board meetings, oversee the production of the newsletter, oversee publication and distribution of the newsletter, expand membership, maintain the website and catalogues, promote awareness and engage in grant preparation and reporting.

Candidate Qualifications: Candidates must have at least an undergraduate degree, preferably with some emphasis in history, museum, library, archives, or information studies. Familiarity with archival and library principles. Excellent oral and written communication skills, time management, technological literacy and ability to work with volunteers, Boards and older people is an asset.

Experience and Technical Competencies: Familiarity with working in a non-profit setting, with fundraising, writing and editing, working in libraries and archives, with the history and culture of the Jewish community.

Compensation: This is a part-time, contract position, approximately 20 hours per week. Salary is commensurate with experience. Position commences January 2, 2025.

Contact: Please forward your resume, references and covering letter by December 15, 2024 to [email protected].