Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
The Orange County Regional History Center is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Museum Registrar – Archivist. The History Center is a national multi-award-winning, AAM accredited, and Smithsonian affiliated institution centered around its mission: to serve as the gateway for community engagement, education, and inspiration by preserving and sharing Central Florida’s continually unfolding story.
This position is responsible for the daily management and care of museum archival collection including storage, preservation, exhibition, and research, the acquisition, accession, and deaccession of all archival items, and collaborates with other members of the History Center’s staff in developing exhibits and other research related tasks. Work is performed under the supervision of the Curator of Collections.
Reports to: Curator of Collections
Job Description
General Functions
Responsible for the daily management and care of museum archival collection including storage, preservation, exhibition and research. Responsible for the acquisition, accession and de-accession of all archival items and assists other members of the History Center staff in developing exhibits and other research related tasks.
Work is under the general direction of the Museum Curator. Performance is reviewed through observation, reports and achievement of desired results.
Representative Duties/Assignments
- Process archival collections, including institutional archives and museum records, to professional standards.
- Assists the Curator of Collections in managing the archival collection of the museum.
- Performs specialized procedures in archive handling, management, storage, preservation and exhibition.
- Obtains, develops, organizes, and catalogs new collections of individual archives to enhance and improve existing inventories.
- Maintain and improve archives directory in Proficio database including the user interface.
- Preserve and monitor archival collections through environmental controls and appropriate housing. Manage the relocation of archival collections storage onsite and offsite as needed.
- Identifies, researches, and prepares archival collection items for exhibit displays.
- Maintains records of and prioritizes processing backlog.
- Responds to all requests for archive research from public and private interests.
- Coordinates, trains, and supervises volunteers who work in the collections department.
- Develops and maintains records-retention schedule for institutional archives.
- Conducts and facilitates tours of Brechner Research Facility and archive.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution in History, Museum Studies, Library Sciences, Anthropology or a closely related field and one year of experience working in a museum, archive, library, or closely related field which includes artifact and/or archive care and handling.
- Knowledge of standard archival theory and practice, preservation concepts, principles, and methodologies, local research tools and finding aids.
- Knowledge of workflows for preservation digitization, ingest, metadata creation and quality control of images.
- Positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, flexibility and commitment to collaboration, customer service, strategy, and innovation.
- Current knowledge of best practices in the digitization of archival collections.
Preferences
- M.A., M.L.I.S. or certification in Archives, Library Science, Museum Studies, or related field with formal training in archives management and preservation or commensurate experience.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Three years of archives experience preferably in a museum setting.
- Knowledge of records management practices, including records retention and records disposal
- Familiarity with Proficio and Preservica.
- Experience in conservation techniques and digitization, digital preservation practices and standards
Application Deadline
Open Date: 04/17/2025
Close Date: 05/01/2025
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 015 - From $24.27 to $27.91
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- Longevity bonus based on years of service.
- 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
- Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Earn service time to forgive student loans.
Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Notes
The Orange County online application, in addition to a cover letter and resume, must be completed for a candidate to be considered. Complete work history, including internships and volunteer positions must be included in the online application or it will be deemed incomplete and may not pass screening. Please include a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document during submission.
The above description and qualifications are not all-inclusive and represent a majority of the key responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned as required to fulfill the directives of the strategic plan or the museum. Work environment is a combination of office setting with some driving between the office to the museum and off-site storage; must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Final Candidates must successfully pass a background screening and fingerprinting, must be able to live and work in the United States, and will be required to pass a drug test. Interview and relocation expenses are not offered.
Additional Information:
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours, exempt
Schedule: Generally, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday, some evenings and weekends may be required.
Primary Work Location: Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801 with significant portions of time spent at the offsite facility located approximately 30 minutes from the museum. Flexible scheduling and ability to work remotely one day per week available after conclusion of 5-month probationary period.
