Archivist Librarian

Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver, Co

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$15.00 to $16.50 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

25.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

This multi-faceted position is part archivist and part librarian. Provides archival arrangement and description for collections, including but not limited to, documents, photographs, blueprints, and other archival materials. Evaluates priorities based on content and condition of documents. Performs research and analysis of materials, creating original finding aids. Provides reference in gardening and horticulture and performs circulation duties. 

Schedule is Thursday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Community

Master's degree or equivalent, preferably an MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution; or minimum four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent public services skills and communication skills, written and verbal.  Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently. A background in gardening and horticulture is highly desirable. Knowledge of horticultural, botanical, and gardening topics preferred. The work requires that the employee have demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability working with archival collections.

Benefits: 

Benefits include vision insurance, a generous retirement plan plus paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time and access to personal lines of insurance.   Additional benefits include, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), an ECO pass and a complimentary Denver Botanic Gardens membership, access to Gardens education classes and summer concert tickets.

HR Info

Send resume and/or application to Human Resources, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, CO 80206, or email your resume to hr@botanicgardens.org. We are a nonprofit, EOE.

Posted Dec 20, 2016