Project Archivist (FIXED TERM)

Los Angeles, CA - University Park Campus, US💼 Full-time💰 $78,000–$78,000🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Process, arrange, describe, and catalog LGBTQ archival collections while ensuring preservation and managing student workers.

Role type

Project Archivist (Fixed Term)

Builds

Finding aids, catalog records, and preserved archival collections for ONE Archives

Domain

Academic Libraries / LGBTQ History / Archival Science

Deliverable

Required skills

Archival processing, EAD/DACS/MARC/LCSH standards, ArchivesSpace, Excel, preservation management, supervising interns, project management

Preferred skills

Authority control, LGBTQ history, digital reproduction technologies, research in primary sources

Technologies

ArchivesSpace, Excel

Responsibilities

Arrange and describe primary source collections, create finding aids with abstracts and inventories, assign subject headings, implement preservation measures, train student workers, assist with program planning, provide evening/weekend service, lift materials up to 30 pounds

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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About usc

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and